1ashchuckton
Autocross Champion
I added another 300+ miles to the odometer last Wednesday. I took a very nice back road drive on some of southern Ohio's best twisty & hilliest roads. What great cars these GTI's are.
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What did you do to your MK6 today?
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Cole2999
Autocross Champion
Today I broke the bolt on my selector shaft 
I had–and still have–some choice words for myself for sending it on with a fucking half inch impact, but... Yeah, no buts really, it was just really fucking stupid. I can still shift, so I got it home. I'm gonna see about finding a new one; if anyone has a busted manual transmission laying around with this part in good condition, please shoot me a message.
Plus side, I did get the panzer plate on and I did fully adjust the Sigma 6 shifter prior to breakage, so it's tight. Also got my driver side-marker working, but the passenger side and both fogs seem to need new connectors.
I had–and still have–some choice words for myself for sending it on with a fucking half inch impact, but... Yeah, no buts really, it was just really fucking stupid. I can still shift, so I got it home. I'm gonna see about finding a new one; if anyone has a busted manual transmission laying around with this part in good condition, please shoot me a message.
Plus side, I did get the panzer plate on and I did fully adjust the Sigma 6 shifter prior to breakage, so it's tight. Also got my driver side-marker working, but the passenger side and both fogs seem to need new connectors.
Cole2999
Autocross Champion
Can't believe I forgot to mention this but the shop that did my work forgot to torque my axles. When I was under my car I saw a loose bolt and I assumed it had failed, but I checked every bolt and I could hand tighten all 12. I even double checked the to-do list I sent my mechanic, and it's clear as day "Torque axles (to transmission and knuckle)."
I had explained in person that there were about a dozen bolts that were tightened but not torqued, and I listed them all in to-do lists. Now I'm fucking worried, because what other bolts got missed?
As for the car, there was about a quarter inch or so of play at the axle flange. I hand tightened everything as I didn't have all my tools with me, just the ones I needed. It goes back to the shop Tuesday and I left him a message already. But what, if anything, should I be asking him to replace after 750 miles on hand-tightened axles? I'm definitely going to ask them to check the torque on everything on my list.
I had explained in person that there were about a dozen bolts that were tightened but not torqued, and I listed them all in to-do lists. Now I'm fucking worried, because what other bolts got missed?
As for the car, there was about a quarter inch or so of play at the axle flange. I hand tightened everything as I didn't have all my tools with me, just the ones I needed. It goes back to the shop Tuesday and I left him a message already. But what, if anything, should I be asking him to replace after 750 miles on hand-tightened axles? I'm definitely going to ask them to check the torque on everything on my list.
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Chisel_86
Go Kart Champion
New rotors and pads on my GTI. So fresh and clean 
They weren’t horrible before, but the slides were dry and they were just noisy. All smooth and quiet now.
*edit* rotors are Zimmerman Z-coat and pads are Akebono Euro formula.
I used Sil-Glide on the slides and guides, and BG Stop Squeal on the pad surfaces.
They weren’t horrible before, but the slides were dry and they were just noisy. All smooth and quiet now.
*edit* rotors are Zimmerman Z-coat and pads are Akebono Euro formula.
I used Sil-Glide on the slides and guides, and BG Stop Squeal on the pad surfaces.
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g-magoo
Autocross Champion
After 76k it needed a new water pump. Also time for both dsg/engine oil changes, plus a brake fluid flush. Lastly, I had these 034 billet engine/trans mounts and APR dogbone I’ve had for forever thrown in. Shame they are mostly hidden. Excuse the dirty bay, I’ve neglected cleaning the car for weeks.
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snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
Did you repaint the calipers, or just polish them up?New rotors and pads on my GTI. So fresh and clean
They weren’t horrible before, but the slides were dry and they were just noisy. All smooth and quiet now.
tdream1
Autocross Newbie
Installed the new APR self leveling center caps.
https://youtube.com/shorts/gtg9WKSbC3k?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/gtg9WKSbC3k?feature=share
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Chisel_86
Go Kart Champion
I just cleaned them up with some Chemical Guys Diablo wheel cleaner, no polish. Next time I have the wheels off I might hit them with some though.
snobrdrdan
former GTI owner
Came out nice!
They looked faded in the 1st picture (before), is why I asked.....guess they were just dirty though.
Chisel_86
Go Kart Champion
Thanks! Yeah, they kinda are, at least the fronts anyway. The cleaner did a good job of bringing the color back out, but they did have a little layer of grime on them as well.
jnj2455
Ready to race!
Ever trace where your old ride ended up? Just went down a rabbit hole for fun only to find her here...
https://carsfromwest.com/en/lot/copart-63779262-2011-volkswagen-gti-turbo
Based on the tacky stickers on the rear glass & that intake, def some punk ass bro bought the car after me. It'll probably get life from a 3rd owner as a project car.
https://carsfromwest.com/en/lot/copart-63779262-2011-volkswagen-gti-turbo
Based on the tacky stickers on the rear glass & that intake, def some punk ass bro bought the car after me. It'll probably get life from a 3rd owner as a project car.
Thumper
Autocross Champion
Ever trace where your old ride ended up? Just went down a rabbit hole for fun only to find her here...
https://carsfromwest.com/en/lot/copart-63779262-2011-volkswagen-gti-turbo
Based on the tacky stickers on the rear glass & that intake, def some punk ass bro bought the car after me. It'll probably get life from a 3rd owner as a project car.
I was going to take offense to the sticker hate.....but then I looked and yeah, those are lame.
Cole2999
Autocross Champion
Carwash
always takes forever so while I'm in line I usually mess with my radar detector, the power cord of which is giving me a nightmare of a fight.The cigarette lighter plug that came with the radar detector was getting worn out and I had wanted to hardwire it anyway, so I bought a kit that has never worked right. Maybe I'll try to make my own harness for it and my cameras.
Got my new taillights and they're mint
I do wish the turn signal used the inner light and not just the outer, but alas. Love the way they look and they compliment my headlights well.
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