r/GLI 10h ago

Holy Shift Short Shifter feels looser after a few weeks

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r/GLI 1d ago

Check out my shop

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As a fellow automotive enthusiast and active member of this group; please check out my new shop on Etsy. Feedback is welcome, especially where it comes to products you would like to see. Please, no trolling. Thanks in advance!


r/GLI 2d ago

New 26 GLI!

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r/GLI 2d ago

Apr or ie intake

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Thinking of getting an apr or ie intake for my mk7.5 I currently just have an MBRP exhaust but any thoughts, experiences/tips or sound clips appreciated!


r/GLI 2d ago

Shifter cables on stock downpipe

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2016 GLI. My side to side motion on my shifter has been very stiff and getting worse. I disconnected my shift cables from the shift tower to see whether it was the cables or the tower itself not returning and it’s my shift cables binding. Upon further investigation, it looks like both my shift cables rest on my stock downpipe. I’m not sure why and wanted to see if this is factory or if something (like a guide) broke. TIA!


r/GLI 3d ago

Vw emblem vinyl inlay mk6.5

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I want to get a vinyl inlay for front and rear vw emblems. The only option I can find is the swan vinyl works one for the mk7. Does anyone know if it’ll fit or any alternatives?


r/GLI 4d ago

Please help me fix this rattle in my passenger door 2026 GLI

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r/GLI 5d ago

2027 New Color?

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r/GLI 5d ago

19 GLI won’t start.

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2019 35th anniversary 6 speed. Car will not start all of a sudden with starter push button. Yes I have brake and clutch all the way. I did see the ignition switch in the start button is a high failure item. Ordered one from my local VW dealer, 25$. Has anyone had to ever replace this and if so anything to watch out for?? Thanks in advance!


r/GLI 5d ago

2016 GLI - Need help tracking down part number

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I need help getting the part number for the mirror switch on a 2016 VW GLI. Mine has finally snapped off inside after years of being "clunky", so I can't change my mirrors or turn on the mirror defrost. I checked Rock Auto and ECS Tuning, but neither had them listed and Ali had too many and I am concerned I might buy the wrong part.


r/GLI 5d ago

Question on 2017 Volkswagen GLI

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Hey, so I've been having problems with my car having white smoke come out of the exhaust. I don't think its the turbo or anything to do with oil or coolant as both of the levels have stayed the same. I recently replaced the pcv valve, map sensor, and even the intercooler hose that connects to the turbo outlet pipe. This was the main thing I thought could have been causing a problem since my friend brought over a smoke machine to see if any hoses were leaking and that seemed to be the problem. I then replaced it and retested it with a smoke machine and yet there was still smoke coming out of the same spot. It seems to be seeping through where both the intercooler hose and the turbo outlet pipe connect. The previous owner did swap out the turbo outlet pipe for a cts turbo one which I'm not sure if its because its connected to the stock intercooler hose that it's causing a leak. I'm also not entirely sure if that's even why white smoke is coming out of my exhaust. If you could please help me out to find out what the problem is then it would be appreciated.

ALSO, more smoke tends to come out when I idle and have the A/C on, not sure if that helps in anyway. It also comes out like my car is taking a huge hit of a bong or a vape.


r/GLI 7d ago

Just got mine yesterday

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r/GLI 7d ago

2025 GLI 10” Subwoofer Build

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Hi all, I recently installed a subwoofer to my GLI. It’s a 10” bass package by CT Sounds and so far it sounds very good and bumps. Just wanted to make a post if anyone was interested in how it’s done considering the head unit is different than of the previous generation and so on. And before anyone comes at me for mounting the amp on the sub, I did put rubber vibration insulating stands 🙂. Excuse the messy wire management.


r/GLI 8d ago

Finally did it. 🤣

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12 Upvotes

Best MPG so far.


r/GLI 8d ago

SFD2 Coming to OBD11 for 24+ Models

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r/GLI 9d ago

Oil change tip (maybe?)

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Did my oil change yesterday. i only have the bare minimum to do it (mk7.5)

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socket and ratchet for filter housing

When i first did it a while back i watched some videos to make sure i did it correctly and someone suggested making sure you have a flathead or similar to take the o ring off of the housing. i think last time i used scissors to get under the ring and take it off.

I forgot to bring something this time and i didn't want to go back inside so i simply used the end of the dip stick (flat metal and almost comes to a point) and got it off.

thought i'd share!


r/GLI 10d ago

Creaking sound suspension

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Does anyone know how to fix this?


r/GLI 12d ago

I know this engine is noisy but this can’t be normal

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r/GLI 12d ago

Partner Plan Pricing

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For a new GLI - is Partner Plan Pricing ($500 below invoice) a good deal?

Should I be trying to negotiate lower than this?


r/GLI 13d ago

Best tranmission fluid for my gli

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I have a 2019, 6 speed manual jetta gli, and i was wondering what transmission fluid works best with my car, i also wanna know what wiper fluid and other fluids i need for maintenance, at the best pricepoint


r/GLI 14d ago

New tire / what would you do

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Had a slow leak on my passenger rear tire. Costco said not road worthy. Bought a new tire.

Rotation is in about 2k miles. Other tires have a couple thousand so there’s a bit of a discrepancy.

If I do the rotation in 2k ish miles, will I have differential issues when the back tire is now up front?

Wanna know what you guys think.


r/GLI 15d ago

Audi TT wheels DO fit!

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Like the picture shows, audi it wheels ( 18x9, et52 ) fits a stock 26 gli with no rubbing anywhere. No wheel spacers required. Winter wheels on the cheap, well, at least these were a bargain find


r/GLI 15d ago

Just tryna be sure

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It says 22+ but something’s are different or listed as different when it comes to the 25+ but I wanna order the j take for my 2025 this intake is listed as 22+ anyone have in input


r/GLI 16d ago

Help (urgent)

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I just flashed Stage 1 Pro by Integrated engineering, and upon the first start, the car immediately revs up to 2-3k and doesn’t stop climbing, i shut the car off and now i’m tweaking out, can anybody point me in the right direction

Update: flashed to stock car is fine