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    • AnesthetistA
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      ‘18 GTI Autobahn [emoji108][emoji108][emoji108]

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      IG: bluehandsslim

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      • Clint_DC
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        You should get an APR tune the day your warranty expires. It’s fun now but it’s a whole other beast once you get it tuned! Enjoy it @Anesthetist!

        ATX IH Hoarder

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        • louisboscoL
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          sweet as. manual or auto?

          definitely worth the APR stage 1 at the very least. although i'm not quite a fan of the gti, i must say the mk7/7.5 is quite impressive after i got to try alex's gti.

          ichopped a mk6 gti once. i'm guessing it'll take a lot more to chop the 7.. haven't had the chance to meet one at the lights though..

          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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          • AnesthetistA
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            I’d consider a tune some day, if I could get Darci to go along with it. My car is an automatic, I haven’t driven a stick since my WRX. I miss the car but not a clutch in rush hour. The GTI is a good balance for us. Good family car and a lot of fun.

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            • AppfaffA
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              Ane, does the GTI use the PDK influenced transmission? My A3 had it and it was probably even
              More efficient than a manual lol

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              • louisboscoL
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                i'm pretty sure the transmission is the DSG that's the same in most vw.. which is technically their version of pdk. but pdk is in another level of it's own of double clutch

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                • organisysO
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                  Both a PDK and a DSG are electro-mechanical double clutch systems, but from different manufacturers.

                  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-clutch_transmission

                  Pride of Japan :-)

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                  • AppfaffA
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                    Is the S-Tronic a DSG derives trans?

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                      @Appfaff:

                      Is the S-Tronic a DSG derives trans?

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                      Yes, the S-Tronic was called DSG till 2005. The PDK in the new Macan is altough a DSG by VW since they now own Porsche. The PDK in the other Porsche Models are made by ZF a German Manufacturer.

                      The Cross Brand usage of Parts is at Max in the VW Company, further Info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Volkswagen_Group_platforms

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                        ZF also makes the BMW trans, correct?

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                          @Appfaff:

                          ZF also makes the BMW trans, correct?

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                          Depends, Full list of Cars and what ZF makes for them here: https://www.zf.com/corporate/en_de/products/stars_by_zf/index.html

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                          • AppfaffA
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                            Sweet - thanks! Interesting stuff for sure

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                            • organisysO
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                              @Steffen:

                              The Cross Brand usage of Parts is at Max in the VW Company, further Info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Volkswagen_Group_platforms

                              The VW / Audi Group, Including Seat, Skoda, and now some Porsche models as well.

                              https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group_MQB_platform

                              https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group_MLB_platform

                              Interestingly this can play to our advantage in maintenance terms as many of the exact same interchangeable parts are cheaper from a Seat or Skoda dealer, than from a VW or Audi dealer.

                              Pride of Japan :-)

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                              • Clint_DC
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                                @Anesthetist:

                                I’d consider a tune some day, if I could get Darci to go along with it. My car is an automatic, I haven’t driven a stick since my WRX. I miss the car but not a clutch in rush hour. The GTI is a good balance for us. Good family car and a lot of fun.

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                                I managed to sneak a few major upgrades past my wife. Had the following installed last week on my BMW: intercooler, cold air intake, charge pipes, downpipe, muffler, JB4 tune.

                                Luckily, she just thinks I did the muffler and tune  😛

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                                • AppfaffA
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                                  #prostatus

                                  Post a YouTube vid of the exhaust when you get a chance!

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                                  • organisysO
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                                    ..reminds me, I did those few mods on my little Polo last week, told the insurance company and they promptly cancelled my policy !  😃

                                    Great, I said, what about the outstanding claim I have with you where some ****  ??? reversed into me?  😃

                                    Pride of Japan :-)

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                                    • Clint_DC
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                                      Here’s a quick and dirty cold start from the other day:

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                                      • AppfaffA
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                                        Awesome @Clint_D - hope you are enjoying it!

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                                        • Clint_DC
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                                          I am! It’s been a blast to drive although I’m still getting the hang of it.

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                                          • AppfaffA
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                                            I can only imagine. I almost snagged a 135 coupe a few months ago for autocross, but could never find ones that matched my req. seems like you found a true gem for sure!

                                            Hopefully I can check it out soon

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