We get a lot of questions about what's done to our MK7.5 GTI, so we thought it would help to do a little write up on the modifications we've done so far! As we continue adding new parts, we'll make new posts if engagement is there!

To start off the car is a White Silver Metallic 2018 GTI SE DSG w/ leather. I always swore I'd drive manuals til the day I died, but knowing I'd tune the car, I didn't want to drop the trans on a basically brand new car to replace the clutch, so I went with the DSG. And the DSG is so good I have no regrets. I guess partly because I still have my MK4 to row gears in when I feel the need, and Philadelphia having traffic at any given time of the day.

I took delivery of the car on July 25, 2018 and as I'm writing this on February 2, 2022 it has almost 93,000 miles. Even with all of the modifications it still gets 35+ mpg cruising on the highway at 70mph or so and has had no major issues, though it did get a carbon cleaning at 85,000 miles.

Now onto the modification list:

Engine & Drivetrain:

• EQT Stage 2 ECU - 93 Octane & E30 files
• EQT DSG Tune
• Mishimoto MQB Performance Intercooler
• RacingLine R600 Cold Air Intake
• RacingLine Coolant Underhose for R600 Intake
• RacingLine Turbo Inlet Pipe
• RacingLine Turbo Muffler Delete
• 034Motorsport Turbo Inlet Hose
• 034Motorsport Dogbone Mount Insert Kit (Upper and Lower inserts bundled with new hardware too!)
• 034Motorsport Downpipe
• Genuine Audi RS7 Spark Plugs

Suspension, Wheels & Tires:

• BC Racing BR Series coilovers
• RacingLine Carbon Fiber Rear Body Brace
• Summer wheels & tires:
  • 18" x 8.5" +45 Fifteen52 Chicane wheels in Speed Silver
  • 235/40R18 Michelin PS4S tires
  • Red/Chrome Center caps & Fifteen52 Aluminum Valve Stems
• Winter wheels & tires:
  • 17" x 7.5" +40 Fifteen52 Integrale wheels in Speed Silver - Discontinued
  • 205/50R17 Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires

Brakes:

• StopTech Slotted Front Rotors (Performance Package 340mm)
• StopTech Slotted Rear Rotors (Performance Package 310mm)
• StopTech Street Front Brake Pads (fits Performance Package)
• EBC RedStuff Rear Brake Pads (fits Performance Package)

Exterior & Interior:

• RacingLine Billet DSG paddles (Titanium)
• CJM Industries Defrost Vent Accessport Mount (V2)
• CJM Industries Card Holder Cover
• CJM Industries Cup Holder Delete Panel (Full Cover w/ Red Pull Tab)
• 20% Window Tint all around (except windshield)
• Custom Clubsport-style side stripe with It's Not Stock logo by Driven Auto Styling
• Roof wrapped black and cut to match curve on factory wing by Driven Auto Styling
• Genuine VW / Audi Red/Chrome GTI badges front & rear
• Agressiv carbon fiber mirror caps (I don't recommend these - my 2nd set is delaminating)
• Badgeskins Itty Bitty steering wheel logo (Red)
• Badgeskins Headunit Power Button blackout
• Euro warning triangle in trunk
• Audi 12V plugs (Center console & inside armrest)

Exterior - Summer Mode:

Engine Bay:

Interior (Pre CJM Industries Accessport Mount):

Exterior - Winter Mode: