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Introductions thread (Part 2)

AKGTIGUY

New member
Location
Anchorage, AK
Car(s)
2007 GTI
AKGTIGUY (Chris) here, posting from Anchorage, AK! Currently in a 2007 GTI, black, mostly stock but a ton of mods to come! Previously I had a '97 Golf GL and an '82 Rabbit. Looking to make some new friends and talk shop with, as well as meeting any local GTI owners here in AK. Pics coming soon!
 

AKGTIGUY

New member
Location
Anchorage, AK
Car(s)
2007 GTI
Hello,
my name is Carlos, this is my first European car after only owning Japanese cars. My last car being a Mazda RX7. Completely in love with the GTI. Perfect DD.



And here's a picture of my exquisite picture taking skills.
Looks like my baby! I just bought a 2007 GTI and I too am excited to get modding!
 

Chad13762

Go Kart Champion
Location
Henderson NV
Full circle - back again.

My introduction to the Golf was a 2009 Manual Rabbit. I loved the car, but wanted more. Since then, I've owned a Mk6 GTI, Mk7 GTI, and I now drive a Mk7 Golf R.
So, when my youngest kid got his learner's permit, there was only one car that I thought would be perfect. Now we have another 2009 Manual Rabbit.

Driving one again, after all these years, the car is every bit as good as I remembered. It's got just the right amount of power and handling to be fun, without getting into trouble. I honestly enjoy driving it as much as my R. Of course it isn't new, and is suffering from a saggy headliner, and odd-bits need to be replaced. Most notably, I'm going to need to replace the AC compressor/condenser etc..

I think some easy bolt-on mods will really bring the car to life. Cat-back exhaust, CAI, lower springs and a heavier rear swaybar.

 
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jUAN_doLLaZ

New member
Location
978 Area
Car(s)
06 mk5 gti
Out here in Massachusetts. Love my car even if it is a money pit. I have a lot of subtle unique mods and more to come!!
 

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Jbs_mk5

New member
Location
Tennessee
Car(s)
2007 Vw Gti
so first time owner of a Gti love it so far. It’s an 09 Gti 3 door, and that’s all I know about it. It had leather seats in it when I acquired it, I took them out and got the plaid ones. Had black stock wheels I replaced with Vision Monaco 18 x 8.5. But as I said I’m new to euro I’ve been a Jdm (Nissan 350z and Subuar Wrx) owner my whole life. So needless to say I’ll have question arise.
 

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Location
ATX
Hi my name is Matthew, most friends here usually just call me Matt. I live south of Austin, TX but went to school in Boston, MA where most friends called me MATTY.
I have had trucks pretty much my whole life, I always really loved VW’s, so in 2019 I bought an mkV in San Antonio with 154,000 miles. I got a Honda with lower miles on it as a daily driver so the gti has become a project car I guess. 🤷
 

07blkA5

New member
Location
SE Michigan
I'm back after a long time away. I was originally here as an original owner of a black 07 2 door manual Rabbit. Now, I'm on my 2nd Mk5 Rabbit, also 2 door manual in dark blue and no sunroof. 2008. I bought it from my middle son who drove it for over 100k. It now has 230k and is in need of a full going over. It is on the lift getting the whole suspension ripped out for new parts, bushings, etc. This is stage 1. Much more to come. I daily drive a 13 Mk6 Golf TDi manual with a DPF delete exhaust and stage 2 tune.
 

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Location
ATX
so first time owner of a Gti love it so far. It’s an 09 Gti 3 door, and that’s all I know about it. It had leather seats in it when I acquired it, I took them out and got the plaid ones. Had black stock wheels I replaced with Vision Monaco 18 x 8.5. But as I said I’m new to euro I’ve been a Jdm (Nissan 350z and Subuar Wrx) owner my whole life. So needless to say I’ll have question arise.
Sick wheels!
 

harryo

New member
Location
Pa usa
Car(s)
2006 golf gti mk5 2.
Harry from belle vernon Pennsylvania USA I git a 2006 golf gti 2.0 mk5
 

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Manwoll

New member
Location
New Zealand
Car(s)
MKV TDI 2006
Welcome to our new members, this is the place to introduce yourselves! (This is part #2, our old thread got too big!)
Hey I'm in New Zealand with a 2006 MKV TDI. I've fitted the TSI/GT wheel, brakes interior. 17” VW alloys. Will stage one in future, it's enough fun now!
 

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