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2017 GTi PP at VIR

GTI Jake

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Folks, I need some help sourcing a driver side rear door in great condition.

Got hit by a motorcycle running a red light a month ago. Just been informed by the body shop that the rear door is more than 2-weeks out. I want to get my car put back together sooner rather than later. Willing to get a used door to speed up the repair.

Still got an oil cooler and Aux radiator to install prior to my next track event.

Try LKQ, they ship free between their yards

https://www.lkqcorp.com/
 

Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
Body shop finally got the back ordered rear door in last Thursday. Hoping I’ll get my car back on Friday, so I can finally finish my installs and prep for VIR.
 

Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
Finally received my CSF Aux radiator after 11-weeks. Just need to get my car back to get everything installed.
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q74

Go Kart Newbie
Car(s)
R
Hopefully it helps, what solution did you settle on for oil cooling? There doesn't seem to be any good kit out there, and to create a decent solution it seems one needs to cobble togther half-dozen parts. While the initial data was promising (after CSF main + aux install), ultimately I'm still having trouble with water and oil temps myself.
 

Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
If you are tuned and tracking then increasing cooling headroom is necessary. My initial plan was not to add the add Aux radiator. But after going IS38 and tuning it. I figured overheating would be worse than I had on a low torque IS20. VW engineers added the Aux radiator for a reason on the R’s. Also decided to go with the larger capacity CSF Aux cooler vs. the OEM unit. It’s more than double the cost of the stock unit with maybe 25-30% more cooling capacity. Not sure if the CSF option is absolutely necessary.

I’m adding a 19-row Setrab oil cooler with a 185 F Improved Racing thermostat. I’ll will post both installs and parts lists. I will using the VWR adapter and oil filter.

I‘m hoping a combination of the coolant and oil cooler upgrades will help keep oil in the 255-260 range and coolant below 220.
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Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
My car has finally gone in to the paint booth.
Still got my cooling mods to install before 10/14 so I can make my first event of 2021.

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Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
Pretty much.
 

Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
FSR PCA are looking to fill open spots in White run group at their 10/15-16 VIR HPDE. They are also looking for a few additional instructors.
It will be great to see some other MK7’s at VIR.

I’m told that my car will be ready tomorrow. Going to drive it for a couple days to make sure there are no leaks and squeaks before I down the car again to get it prepped for VIR. I’ve been away from the tra for far too long.
 
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Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
Finally got my car back today.

Got a bunch of work to do to get the chariot ready for VIR.
Aux Radiator
Oil Cooler
Shorter rear springs to correct rear ride height
Verkline rear camber arm
Verkline front LCA

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Parts List for a R-bumper conversion on a GTi.

DESCRIPTIONGolf R - PART #
MK7 Golf R Front Bumper Cover (Primed)5G0 807 221 BJ GRU
Front Towing Eye Cover (Primed)5G0 807 241 A GRU
Headlight Washer Cover (Drivers) Left (Primed) for MK7 Golf R5G0 955 109 B GRU
Headlight Washer Cover (Passenger) Right (Primed) for MK7 Golf R5G0 955 110 B GRU
MK7 Golf R Front Lower Spoiler5G0-805-915-H-9B9
Lower (Aluminum) Bumper Trim (Passenger) Right5G0-853-764-A-3Q7
Lower (Aluminum) Bumper Trim Center5G0-853-765-3Q7
Lower (Aluminum) Bumper Trim (Driver) Left5G0-853-763-A-3Q7
Bumper Support Bracket - Right (headlight washer support)5G0-807-724-C
Bumper Support Bracket - Left (headlight washer support)5G0-807-723-C
Front Passenger (Right) Bumper Guide5G0-807-050-A
Front Driver (Left) Bumper Guide5G0-807-049-A
Lower Outer Grille (Drivers) Left for MK7 Golf R5G0-853-665-H-041
Lower Center Grille for MK7 Golf R5G0-853-677-F-041
Lower Outer Grille (Passenger) Right for MK7 Golf R5G0-853-666-H-041
Bumper Inner End Plate - Left5G0-853-949-D-9B9
Bumper Inner End Plate - Right5G0-853-950-D-9B9
 
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GTIfan99

Autocross Champion
Location
FL

Stinkycheezmonky

New member
Location
Lebanon, PA
Car(s)
'19 Golf R
FSR PCA are looking to fill open spots in White run group at their 10/15-16 VIR HPDE. They are also looking for a few additional instructors.
It will be great to see some other MK7’s at VIR.

I’m told that my car will be ready tomorrow. Going to drive it for a couple days to make sure there are no leaks and squeaks before I down the car again to get it prepped for VIR. I’ve been away from the tra for far too long.

I'm getting myself back in the game this Saturday, but won't be able to make that VIR weekend. Really hoping to next year though, I remember FSR being a great region to run with and VIR is my all-time favorite.
 

Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
Question, is the excessive rake causing understeer for you?
No.
8k/12k front to rear spring rates may have something to do with that. I’m picking up the inside rear at will as I’m running out of droop travel.
 

Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
I'm getting myself back in the game this Saturday, but won't be able to make that VIR weekend. Really hoping to next year though, I remember FSR being a great region to run with and VIR is my all-time favorite.
VIR is my happy place. Can’t wait to get to the track. My Spring HPDE plans we’re derailed this year. So this will be my first event after some significant Winter mods.
 

Mini7

Autocross Champion
Location
Charlotte, NC
Car(s)
2017 GTi Sport PP
Got the Auxiliary radiator installed this afternoon.

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