Fixing My GTI’s Exhaust
Restoring the original exhaust on my 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35 has made it quietly refined for commutes while delivering a satisfying growl when pushed
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Smooth Drive with "New" Injectors
After a journey of repairs and new injectors, the GTI is finally road-ready—here’s a look at what went into getting it back on track and the results from its first test drive
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Breathing Life Into the Engine
After countless hours and parts sourced from everywhere, the GTI’s engine rebuild is almost complete—here’s what we’ve done so far and what’s next on the journey
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What I Found Under the Hood
Replaced the cheap battery and cleaned the intake valves with soda blasting to improve performance and tackle misfires
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From Dream Car to DIY Project
Restoring my Golf GTI Edition 35 to stock: tackling mods, rust, and other issues while tracking parts and progress in a detailed plan
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A Rough Start with Endless Potential
Bought my first Golf GTI, a 2012 Edition 35, with a rough history but endless potential to restore and improve
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