Mook told me to get a GTI so I did

[The Beast]

I'm strongly debating upgrading my cluster to the virtual cockpit from the new cars. I think its around 1k all said and done. Maybe this Fall.

Just trade it on a new VW save the $1000

 

[Mook]

Just trade it on a new VW save the $1000

Why would I trade in a paid off car for basically the same car and a car note? NO THANKS

 

[Kensington]

Sweet jesus those are some lumbersexual seats. Do you have a beard? Skinny jeans? Size 14 brown leather shoes?

Skip the vape and go straight to $11/pint craft beer and a pipe

JK, i bet that thing is a blast to drive. Good choice

Beard? Check
Skinny jeans? Fuck no.
Size 14 brown leather shoes? Not quite, but currently wearing size 13 brown leather chukkas
$11 craft beer? No, I will fucks with some craft beers on occasion, but PBR, Coors Light, and Sapporo are my go to beers.
Pipe? I did have a tobacco pipe in college, I still have it somewhere

Bonus points, I am a blonde Norwegian, so I've got that lumbersexual blood.

 

[Mook]

Size 13? :naughty:

 

[Kensington]

[MENTION=102]DanJoy[/MENTION] has dabbled with shifter and "clutch feel" stuff....I'm sure he can chime in.

This comment is directly related to my interests

 

[Mook]

Hes in FL right now tho, so might take a bit for him to reply.

 

[Kensington]

I'm in no hurry. I'm assuming some stiffer trans/torque mount stuff? Or is he digging into the actual hydraulics? I'm assuming swapping over to and RS3, TTRS, or whatever clutch may get a bit better?

 

[EmersonHart13]

Beard? Check
Skinny jeans? Fuck no.
Size 14 brown leather shoes? Not quite, but currently wearing size 13 brown leather chukkas
$11 craft beer? No, I will fucks with some craft beers on occasion, but PBR, Coors Light, and Sapporo are my go to beers.
Pipe? I did have a tobacco pipe in college, I still have it somewhere

Bonus points, I am a blonde Norwegian, so I've got that lumbersexual blood.

PBR totally counts!

 

[The Beast]

Can you atleast admit the flex is ugly now ?

 

[EmersonHart13]

....but it isn't!

 

[boostedguy05]

Cant forget the flat brim snap back

 

[Outlaw]

Awesome! Congrats! My Golf was an "S" trim and it always felt like it had more than enough options for me.

 

[Kensington]

Can you atleast admit the flex is ugly now ?

No way, I’ve always loved the Flex...god help me if I ever run into a Titanium EcoBoost

 

[95SC]

Nice purchase , raining Germans here lately . Must have been that deal buy one get one free

 

[Dan00Hawk]

Congrats and enjoy it! Once you have had it for awhile, we can do some easy compare/contrast with my 2017 S with DSG and your 2017 S manual if you are interested. I'm still stock aside from wheels and an intake elbow. This is my first automatic in over 20 years, and I can't say I miss the manual (yet).

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Congrats on the new ride.
Manual trans ftmfw

 

[Kensington]

It’s so nice to be back in a manual, I’ve missed it so much

 

[DanJ]

I've always coveted the plaid seats

Also, I can totally understand the complaints about the clutch. It's doesn't have the best feedback, but my C30 was worse...but that thing had absolutely zero feel. The actual shifter is very nice and smooth. I haven't really gotten into it, too much, but had a couple quick sprints, and the shifter and clutch responded well.

I’ve done most every shifter mod available. For the clutch there’s a spring under the clutch pedal, remove that and the pedal has more feedback. Besides that I’ve done the stainless clutch line and have been meaning to remove the restrictor piece from the bleeder block.

 

[Kensington]

I’ve done most every shifter mod available. For the clutch there’s a spring under the clutch pedal, remove that and the pedal has more feedback. Besides that I’ve done the stainless clutch line and have been meaning to remove the restrictor piece from the bleeder block.

Is there any issues that arise from removing the spring? Clutch not coming back to top, etc?

 

[DanJ]

Is there any issues that arise from removing the spring? Clutch not coming back to top, etc?

Not that I’ve ever heard of. The spring helps pull the pedal to the floor and make the clutch pedal lighter. I took mine out week one and haven’t had a problem in 25,000 miles. If you end up not liking it you can always hook the spring back into place.

 

[DanJ]

The MK6 GTI had a heavier pedal and I’m not sure if it had the spring. One of those things I did, noticed it felt better and forgot about unless asked about it. It still won’t feel like a heavy clutch.

 

[Kensington]

The MK6 GTI had a heavier pedal and I’m not sure if it had the spring. One of those things I did, noticed it felt better and forgot about unless asked about it. It still won’t feel like a heavy clutch.

I don't need a heavy clutch, just one that communicates a bit more...feel the take point

 

[DanJ]

I don't need a heavy clutch, just one that communicates a bit more...feel the take point

Should help then. I hated the spring. I drove my MK6 to trade in at the dealer and then proceeded to stall my MK7 on the way home about 2-3 times.

 

[Kensington]

Should help then. I hated the spring. I drove my MK6 to trade in at the dealer and then proceeded to stall my MK7 on the way home about 2-3 times.

I’ll have to look up the fix and try it

I generally don’t have issues with stalling so far, I just slip the clutch more than I would if I could feel it a bit more

 

[Kensington]

First tank through and got 31.5 mpg on 93, whereas I would've likely gotten 18 mpg on 93 in the Flex.