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NGK › Spark plug

pete@blackforest 12 Jul 2016, 13:55

Rating 5.0

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I would strongly recommend using NGK PZFR5J-11 spark plugs. These NGK Laser Platinum plugs are the best option for your 2.5l. Not only are they pre-gapped and ready for installation, but they'll perform great and provide dependable service for several years.

Pros: best option, pre-gapped, great performance, dependable service

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

Part number: PZFR5J-11

EBC › Brake pads

GLiMKIV 12 Jul 2016, 10:23

Rating 5.0

Braking:
Dust:

I got the EBC Red brake pads installed front and rear. I ever so slightly cleaned the wheels the same day they were installed. So far so good. I haven't noticed any large amounts of brake dust. Stopping is great. Brake pedal is more touchy now. Overall I'm very happy with them!

Pros: stopping is great, brake pedal touchy

Cons: brake dust

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

VALEO › Headlights

AdamSheikh 10 Jul 2016, 17:58

Rating 4.5

Brightness:

Initial impressions are great. The color temperature is clearly whiter and brighter. Even just looking at the projectors with the lights on yields a much cleaner look. Output on the road is definitely whiter than the OEM's, but still admittedly a bit "warmer" than what I expected - but the bulbs are still burning in.

Pros: whiter and brighter, cleaner look

Cons: bit warmer

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

MICHELIN › Tires

AdamSheikh 27 Jun 2016, 14:26

Rating 5.0

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Ride comfort:

Also, to answer your question regarding the Michelin PSS - I made the switch from the stock all seasons over a year and a half ago...They absolutely transform the car. The stiffer sidewall increases steering feel and responsiveness, and the softer compound not only rides better but also grips like hell in the corners. Wet traction and confidence also increased significantly.

Pros: increased wet traction, better steering feel

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

Mileage: 23000 km

MICHELIN › Tires

AdamSheikh 13 Jun 2016, 18:54

Rating 5.0

Grip:
Noise:

+1 on PSS. Best all around tire with a perfect blend of dry and wet grip, turn in response, longevity, road noise, etc. I'm going to be grabbing my second set in a few days after getting 22,000 miles on my first.

Pros: perfect blend of grip

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

Mileage: 35400 km

Pilkington › Windshield

tomyabo42 13 Jun 2016, 18:52

Rating 5.0

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Chips/cracks:

I had Safelite do replacements on my car as well as my husband's car. Of course the insurance wouldn't cover OEM (had eSurance at the time) but I heard that the aftermarket glass that Safelite uses on these cars (Pilkington I think but spelling could be wrong) is an OEM supplier for a lot of German brands. It's been a few years now and both cars aren't showing any issues with the replacement glass. We both have '11 Golf TDIs. FWIW, the replacement glass on our cars also had the tint strip along the top and mirror area in the same place as the OEM glass, you really can't tell the difference unless you look at the manufacturer's stamp.

Pros: no issues, indistinguishable from OEM, tint strip matches

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

OEM Audi › Brake caliper

ries188 10 Jun 2016, 14:20

Rating 5.0

Hi, I've done a similar upgrade on my Golf MK2 back in 2012 using 280mm front disks from a Golf mk3 GTI and Audi S3 calipers.

Pros: similar upgrade, easy

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

OEM Volkswagen › Cabin filter

AdamChandler 7 Jun 2016, 15:26

Rating 4.0

Airflow:

This is one of those things I do once a year. I live on dirt roads and 12-15K is about all I can take before needing to do a change.

Pros: yearly change

Cons: needs frequent change

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

Mileage: 15000 km

BRIDGESTONE › Tires

TRBLSUM 20 Jan 2016, 21:41

Rating 3.0

2015 MK7-R purchased June 2015, now has 6900 miles with Bridgestone (130 Treadwear-RIDICULOUS), rotated at 6500 at Discount tire, 7/32 in front and 8/32 in the rear. Mostly city driving, only 4.5 miles to work.

Pros: rotated at Discount tire

Cons: 130 Treadwear-RIDICULOUS

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

Mileage: 6900 km

BRIDGESTONE › Tires

ME83 18 Jan 2015, 23:47

Rating 2.0

Grip:

I have had a few sets of blizzacks, and while they were great on slick roads, I found they were not good going through a few inches or more of snow and were terribly "mushy".

Pros: great on slick roads

Cons: not good in deep snow

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf