"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
11/17/2018 at 21:01 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
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Performance for the money carried the day. Sorry Toyota. 2018 GTI 6 speed manual.
I have had an anti-VW bias from my exposure to 90s Jettas, but this thing is a hoot to drive. I couldn’t stop smiling.
And PLAID SEATS.
Agrajag
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 22:56 |
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Nice!!! Plaid seats are best seats.
Wacko
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 22:58 |
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Wow, nice car.
this is a hot hatch.
I’m so jelly right now.
aquila121
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:03 |
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Congrats! This is me being jealous of everything except your car payment.
Also, I commend you for your transmission choice.
Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:07 |
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Nice!
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:12 |
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Congrats!
Wudstock22
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:14 |
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Great choice!
Nothing
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:16 |
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Congrats on the new ride!
gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:18 |
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cool
bob and john
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:21 |
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ohhhhh, good choice. platform is super easy to get more out of if you find yourself wanted a bit zip or crackling in yourlife. but still super daily drivable. congrats.
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:22 |
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Very nice!
WilliamsSW
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:22 |
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That’s... not a Corolla?
Congrats! I drove one a while back and yeah, it put a big smile on my face too!
Enjoy !
Kiltedpadre
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:27 |
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You had me at p laid seats, congratulations and enjoy!
smobgirl
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:28 |
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WOOHOO I’ve always loved that plaid.
E92M3
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:28 |
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Congrats! Excell ent choice, the seats alone are worth it.
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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> bob and john
11/17/2018 at 23:29 |
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Just remember, if you tune it, he’ll have to replace the clutch.
ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:32 |
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One of us. One of us.
Did you get the Performance Package?
How soon are you going to start modding it? I highly recommend removing the clutch delay valve, which will make shifting feel far more direct; especially coupled with removing the clutch return spring.
I have a turbo-muffler delete installed on mine, which paired with a stronger boost cut-off spring makes more Choo-Choo noises and boost cut off is instantaneous.
I have a custom-fitted shift boot made from that seat fabric I can sell you if you’re interested. Had a couple extra made when I had mine done. The seat fabric shift boots work well with the Cobb replacement shift knobs (or any other aftermarket ones) if you find the gear shift feels sloppy after a while.
You might also want to become best friends with someone who owns a VagCom cable, or buy one for yourself so you can enable the window drop+unlock button key hold, hold the lock sensor to close the windows, etc.
I’ve had mine since January 2016. Feel free to AMA about owning it.
Tapas
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:33 |
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Sweet! Congratulations
Spaceball-Two
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:34 |
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Yes!! congrats!
shop-teacher
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:40 |
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Man I love those seats! VW maintenance scares me, but you can afford it :)
I just wish some manufacturer would have the balls to sell me a new crew cab pickup, with two plaid bench seats.
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bob and john
> Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/17/2018 at 23:49 |
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clutch and dog-boonneeeeee....
at least he knows about it
P5guy now GTIguy
> ImmoralMinority
11/17/2018 at 23:54 |
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Congrats, also way to go with the manual. Is that Dark iron blue or midnight blue ?
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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
11/17/2018 at 23:54 |
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It’s an SE by the looks of it, so it’s a PP. All 2018 SE and up have the PP & LP standard.
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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> shop-teacher
11/17/2018 at 23:55 |
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It’s not any more than my Fiesta’s maintenance.
Chariotoflove
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 00:05 |
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Congrats. Big change from the Infiniti. Enjoy.
CB
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 00:13 |
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Nice!
And the GTI is now the official car of Oppo.
Nick Has an Exocet
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 00:19 |
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Awwwww yes! Congrats! This is VERY Oppo.
The Dummy Gummy
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 00:21 |
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Plaid seats has always been a gigantic draw for me. I believe Volvo is doing it again too. So much fun.
vicali
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 00:49 |
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That’s the best hit and run outcome I’ve ever heard..
DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 01:06 |
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I love how the red line continues through the headlight housing. Beautiful.
The attention to detail and the fit and finish in the GTIs have always been very impressive, especially for the price point .
I can already see your smiles per gallon
going up!
Tristan
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 01:19 |
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I’m proud of you. This is much better than a Corolla.
I was at the VW dealer trying to convince my in-laws to buy a Mazda (and leave the VW dealer) last week, and I happened to sit in a new GTI with those amazing plaid seats. HOLY SHNIKIES I loved it. So comfy... I didn’t drive it because I was already afraid I’d buy it.
Rico
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 01:23 |
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Congrats that thing looks beautiful inside and out!
EngineerWithTools
> ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
11/18/2018 at 08:21 |
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I second the VagCom (VCDS) cable and software. You have to do a bit of reading to figure stuff out, but it’s great to have.
As for forums, vwvortex is useful for vag-com tips and problem research. Upgrades too, although be skeptical of everything you read there and look for corroboration . I f you feel the urge to start vaping, log off and walk away for a while. I’m kidding. Mostly.
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 08:59 |
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Well that escalated quickly.
HoustonRunner
> ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
11/18/2018 at 09:25 |
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When did they start doing a clutch delay valve? I had a 2007, and I don’t think it had one. I remember that being the first thing I did on my E39.
Congrats IM, you will love it. All I ever did on mine was the stage 1 APR, and it was a hoot.
TechJunky
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 09:53 |
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Congrats! SE trim with plaid seats is the best choice! These are such fantastic cars.
OmerCarrothers333
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 09:58 |
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Nice!
If you’re looking for a bit more get up and go, Cobb Tuning and Integrated Engineering are the two companies I would go with. Cobb does all their stuff with a handheld tuner, while IE does the laptop-connected to your OBD port thing, but they’ve got good word of mouth from the VW community.
ShopDAP.com is a good resource for other parts and tools, I got an interior headlight cover-thingy from them that was pretty cheap and OEM. They seem like good folks.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 10:28 |
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I was thinking yesterday that he’s looking at a $25k carolla why not a GTI or a Civic si for the same price. Good choice.
TrickJos
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 10:50 |
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Welcome to the club! I’ve had mine for a month now and can’t get enough of it.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 13:34 |
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https://www.goapr.com/products/index.php?v=Golf&vg=7
Time to turn up from a GTI to your own special trim.
Modding is about making a car perfect for you, your style and your roads.
I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 14:40 |
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Welcome to Oppo’s VW division. I will gladly buy your GTI in 100k miles.
wafflesnfalafel
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 14:46 |
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dude!
congrats
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shop-teacher
> Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/18/2018 at 15:22 |
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You haven’t had either long enough to know how expensive either will be to keep on the road long term. I bet the VW will “w in ” that by a lot. Although maybe not, those STs see kinda high strung.
Doesn’t matter though, he can afford it. I'm thinking you're single, live at home, and have a good job, so it wouldn't matter to you either. For me, that would matter. I’ve got a mort gage, a wife, and two kids on the salary of a middle school shop teacher.
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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> shop-teacher
11/18/2018 at 15:27 |
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The oil change intervals are longer, the oil isn’t really more expensive, the transmission service costs a bit more(just as frequent and less prone to failure), etc.
It’s not a premium car, it’s just a VW.
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shop-teacher
> Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
11/18/2018 at 15:43 |
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I'm thinking more about repairs, long term.
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Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
> shop-teacher
11/18/2018 at 15:46 |
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Turbos and such cost about the same.
Svend
> ImmoralMinority
11/18/2018 at 16:28 |
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Congratulations on the new car.
I never quite saw a VW on your horizon.
I hope you love it as much as the other VW Golf'ers.
CaptDale - is secretly British
> ImmoralMinority
11/19/2018 at 16:50 |
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Am jealous