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Adding Space Saver Spare, Hold-Down "Bolt"
- Thread starter The Fed
- Start date
Al_in_Philly
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Philadelphia USA
I have the Fender sub and it went together with the S-spare just dandy.
aloha_from_bradley
Autocross Champion
- Location
- AZ
So your saying you can add a spare AND keep the fender sub?
Al_in_Philly
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Philadelphia USA
Yup! Just like they do in the rest of the world.
aloha_from_bradley
Autocross Champion
- Location
- AZ
Well shit. Do you have a link to what I would need? Where's the best place to buy the spare?
Al_in_Philly
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Philadelphia USA
I believe DAP sells a kit, as do other VW accessory/parts e-tailes. You can get the spare from a VW/Audi dealer or e-Bay.
KevinC
Autocross Champion
- Car(s)
- '19 Golf R, '21 M2c
DAP indeed sells a complete kit. You can do without the rear trim piece and trim out the original if you want to save a few bucks. I went for the whole enchilada..
https://www.shopdap.com/golf-r-spare-tire-kit-mk7-mk75.html
Finished product:
aloha_from_bradley
Autocross Champion
- Location
- AZ
Does the sound of the sub change at all after the install?
I don't notice a significant difference but I've only had the car a couple of weeks. Just trying to listen to the actual sound of the car has been my priority.
yeahforbes
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- NJ
- Car(s)
- 2017 Golf R DSG
Skip the OEM lug wrench and notch the foam for a 1/2" breaker bar with deep well 17mm. Also notch the foam for the air compressor. https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/inde...ou-buy-the-spare-tire-kit.374175/post-7462036 shows both of these.
VDubberinDE
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Delaware
- Car(s)
- 2018 VW Golf R
No it does not change and is designed to be inside the Spare. It is just US cars they remove the Spare, European ones have it.
Plus Subs are not directional like speakers. Its all about frequency.
Here is a video I did on Retrofitting it and all Parts List. I drone on in the video, so just skip through to get to the good parts, haha.
2018 VW MK 7.5 Golf R Spare Tire Retrofit - YouTube
Dammit, I forgot about needing to cut out the plastic at the rear of the trunk. Can I just buy the one center piece that's used on the GTI and install it? I'm not a big fan of cutting up original parts of a car. Also, what does a GTI floor look like, is it also "felt" covered? And I see there's plenty of extra room. My 1.5 ton scissors jack I bought from Wallyworld fits well enough.
One problem though, it's going to be a bitch getting the 19" Cadiz and tire in the car. wish someone made a 10 pound wheel.
One problem though, it's going to be a bitch getting the 19" Cadiz and tire in the car. wish someone made a 10 pound wheel.
The OEM Euro part that comes with the kit is about 50 dollarsDammit, I forgot about needing to cut out the plastic at the rear of the trunk. Can I just buy the one center piece that's used on the GTI and install it? I'm not a big fan of cutting up original parts of a car. Also, what does a GTI floor look like, is it also "felt" covered? And I see there's plenty of extra room. My 1.5 ton scissors jack I bought from Wallyworld fits well enough.
One problem though, it's going to be a bitch getting the 19" Cadiz and tire in the car. wish someone made a 10 pound wheel.
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yeahforbes
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- NJ
- Car(s)
- 2017 Golf R DSG
Part: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...arts/cover-for-lock-carrier/5g6863459l82v~oe/
Watch from 4:26 to see what you're dealing with:
Watch from 4:26 to see what you're dealing with: