Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
7
What did you do to your mk7 today?
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Agray
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Washington
Today I took out my rear pads because I noticed a squeak coming from the rear and was a bit surprised to see the condition of the pads. Is this okay to continue to run? They are a bit rough? If the pads need to be replaced, do I also have to replace the rotors? The rotors are still 9.9mm thick and don't have a lip on them or anything noticeable.
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wascally wabbitt
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Southern Maine (aka Northern Mass)
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI S
What the crap did you swerve to not hit?? That hurts my heart
IES99
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- SC Sea Islands
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI S
It was recently washed and waxed but had been in a dusty road. Today I just wet it down and rubbed it clean cloth wihile wet.
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
Two coats in to my touch up job.
Is it going to look perfect?
No.
Is it going to look better than it did?
Yes.
It was bad...
(In case it's not clear, those two pics are before shots...)
Is it going to look perfect?
No.
Is it going to look better than it did?
Yes.
It was bad...
(In case it's not clear, those two pics are before shots...)
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Wheel damage happens (I’ve fixed two out of three sets of our current selection of OEM wheels), and if I ran wheels as readily available as Prets I definitely would’ve saved the time/effort to pick up 2-3 good ones used.
If you’re gonna continue running them I’d recommend blending out the damage to prevent cracking, especially on the spoke. Aluminum is especially prone to crack from any sharp edge.
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
Thanks for the tips. I've been on the lookout for a full sized spare for the last few months.
Currently going between finding a spare, or just saying 'fuck it', and buying a set of 19x8.5 RSE102's...
GTI Jake
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
I hate how good 19s look, because there’re just so many negatives about them keeping me away.
-more prone to cracking/bending
-less tire options
-more expensive tires
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
cb1111
Newbie
- Location
- Virginia, USA
Just a few words - roads in Boston and environs....
Ask me how I know.
I bent a wheel on a 97 Yukon in 98 when I lived in Milford- but coming from the airport. I think they were 16 inch wheels
Acadia18
Autocross Champion
- Location
- The Greater Boston Metropolitan Area
- Car(s)
- 2019 Golf R
ChristopherNeil
Autocross Champion
- Location
- San Diego
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI
There are a couple minor blemishes in the powdercoat on the one brace, but in a very inconspicuous place, not visible when mounted. Not worthy of a complaint, being I got them on sale with free shipping anyway. Structurally, they appear sound and fit perfectly.
The under brace shield went in perfectly, just a little fiddly on when working on your back.
After torquing everything to spec with new hardware, took it around the block to settle the suspension and listen for noises — happy to say all good. Will have to do more spirited driving in the coming days to see how noticeable the improvement is.
Side note: I have to give a shout out to Jake because I got to admire my midpipe after a year or so and it really is quality. Shit's still shiny like it repels dirt lol