Thanks to your video, I took the plunge and installed the South Bend Stage 3 Endurance. I too have Uni 1+, MST intake, Uni Intercooler, Short Shifter, Milltek Race exhaust, DP soon, Stage 2 soon. I am still breaking in my clutch, I agree at first it was very stiff, now after 700 miles, its pretty soft, its 10-15% stiffer than stock clutch but I can feel it “grip” better if that makes sense. I get a bit of chatter after the car is warm and with AC on but I can only hear it if i turn my radio off and I’m actively listening for it, its not bad at all, Ive heard some bad chatter on KZitem but this South Bend is not bad at all. I do get some noise below 2k RPM when car is warmed up, sounds like gear noise, someone on a forum called it gear chatter, its not too bad either after 2K RPM i only hear my intake noise. I appreciate your video, helped me make the jump. I enjoy my 6MT so much, can’t wait for Stage 2. I did the 034 metal inserts and don’t feel wheel hop even with my mods, I only see “loss of traction” light come on but don’t get TQ steer or wheel hop. This MK8 is awesome for a FWD car. I have PS4s summer performance tires and they make a huge diff.
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
I am glad I was able to help! Thats great I have gear slash also but is below 2K rpms so I am not too worried about it…I just did the IE intercooler installation and I am super impressed with the performance! Thanks for stopping by and letting us know about your mk8! 💪🏼
@closg9309
Жыл бұрын
@@RickyisHere I see your car and progress on FaceBook too , love the silver. I ended up with Kings Red but your silver looks super clean , love the Neuspeed wheels. Are you going stage 2
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love the red on the GTI! Silver and Red are the best on my book, about stage 2 I am thinking about it…I don’t want to kill the drivability of the car if stage 2 gets too loud…I have sensitive hearing and I cant stand super loud exhaust or drone in the cabin…when you go stage 2 let us know how it goes for you.
@jdipietronh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this. As a fellow MK8 owner with a 6MT I'll be following to see how things go with the Southbend and Unitronic setup. 🙂
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching the video, if you want to stay in touch subscribe…I will be posting a follow up once I get enough info to share 💪🏼
@DavidToback
Жыл бұрын
Central Florida! I’m from Orlando but moved to LA 2.5yrs ago. Got my Moonstone SE 6MT here and loving it minus all the sensor issues. Great o hear about the clutch 👍🏼
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Same here, waiting on the steering wheel/ sensors situation to get sorted out at the dealership, I will do a follow up video now that the break in on the clutch is completed
@gregprevite8548
Жыл бұрын
Mk8 looks amazing in silver
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Greg! 💪🏼
@scotfitzhugh6932
Жыл бұрын
Not really needed to swap the clutch. But not a bad idea to do it early. Been on Ethanol with unitronic for quite awhile now and still the stock clutch. Its plenty strong.
@wrangler0829
Жыл бұрын
I am about to get the stage 1+ install. Glad I dont have to get a new clutch right away!
@codyjump8142
Жыл бұрын
I came so close to getting your exact wheels on my Mk 8 R. I ended up getting the Rotiform DTMs, but damn these look real good. Nice choice!
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Cody!
@derekjlight
Жыл бұрын
Those wheels look SO good on this car
@P33CEGAWD
Жыл бұрын
Wrong answer
@A_Guy123
Жыл бұрын
Truly appreciate this video! Think I’ll be getting this clutch as holy slipping my cars not happy either with the 1+ and stock clutch
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching the video, consider subscribing, I will post a follow up video soon 💪🏼
@A_Guy123
Жыл бұрын
@@RickyisHere done deal! Looking for updates on the clutch specifically. Where’d you buy it? Wanting to get the best price and seems like ShopDAP is giving it
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
I purchased it at BMP Tunning
@A_Guy123
Жыл бұрын
@@RickyisHere the homies!
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
haha
@itsnotstock
Жыл бұрын
Would be happy to help with future mods! We have a ton of MK8 goodies in stock and specialize in the MQB & MQB Evo! Car looks great!!
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
I have some mods already lined up but we can work something out for sure. Thanks for watching the video 💪🏼
@apexriders_
5 ай бұрын
Hows the stock clutch compare to the upgrade ? Did the oem clutch not held up?
@B220000
Жыл бұрын
These wheels look so good on reflex. What finish are they? Hyper black?
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
They are hyper-black but they look to me silver…I contacted the manufacturer and they confirmed is their “hyper-black” is painted not black chrome. Thank you for watching and commenting on the video
@rambow70
Жыл бұрын
Anyone in the comments upgrade to a Mk8 from a Mk7 and their thoughts? Aside the infotainment gripes the press has had. One thing I noticed is the rear hatch window is smaller than on the mk7's.
@bryce850
3 ай бұрын
Did you have any issues with the car while you had it?
@RickyisHere
3 ай бұрын
Appart from the steering wheel/ sensor not a single issue, how do do you know I changed vehicles? Facebook?
@bryce850
3 ай бұрын
@RickyisHere Spotted it looking for a GTI by chance lol. Seen your video and was like I think I seen that car.
@RickyisHere
3 ай бұрын
I traded the GTI for an Arteon, the manual transmission and the traffic in my area was too much for me
@bryce850
3 ай бұрын
@RickyisHere Oh those are nice man, what all did you wind up doing to the GTI?
@mattmejia8191
Жыл бұрын
When did your clutch start slipping?
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
2 months in
@christophermaldonadopr
Жыл бұрын
What part of Florida? I’m in Orlando
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Cool! Then we are close
@christophermaldonadopr
Жыл бұрын
Let’s meet up some day, I got 5 months ago MK8 GTI too
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Sure definitely we can do that!
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
hit me up on IG and we go from there instagram.com/ricky_rivera_19?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU=
@johnkeycooks
Жыл бұрын
Is there any bad wheel hop?
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t launch it yet, but on a roll there is 0 hop
@johnkeycooks
Жыл бұрын
@@RickyisHere damn, 2nd gear must be a blast than without worrying about wheel hop. (Other than traction loss lol)
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
oh yeah its a blast! The Uni 1+ along w the clutch (for manual) is transformative
@Ben-my5cl
Жыл бұрын
Is that front bumper stock?
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@wrangler0829
Жыл бұрын
Update?
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
Oh man I have been super busy, I will post soon! Thank you 💪🏼
@RickyisHere
Жыл бұрын
As soon as it cool off here in Florida I will do a video outside and get everyone an update, thanks for the support 💪🏼
@wrangler0829
Жыл бұрын
I am looking forward to the cooler weather myself here in Eastern NC.
@wrangler0829
Жыл бұрын
I rewatched your video and heard when you said your tires are 245/35 r19. Any issues with rubbing? I still have the pirelli tires 225/40 r18 that came stock
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