Insanely Cheap GTI Mk7 AliExpress Modifications WORTH IT!?

[@timsul3092]

I actually ordered the Ali Express spoiler for my 2014 Mazda Miata, PRHT. $24.99 plus shipping, Carbon Miata sold the same spoiler for around 189.00 plus shipping and if I remember correctly, their shipping costs were about the same at around $50.00. I spoke with someone at Carbon Miata and he said they get em from China too, probably from the same place?? I know they look identical.
Anyway, mine arrived in a little over 3 weeks from the time of order, Ali Express kept me in the loop during the whole process. The spoiler arrived in good condition, packaged well. I ordered the unpainted fiberglass one but it was primed. The fit was good and the shop that did my painting and install said it looked good but I'm sure they touched up/sanded as part of their prep. They did however use their attachment tape for the install instead of what was originally sent with the spoiler.
I was very pleased and it saved me several $$$.
Thanks for the video.👍

[@KenTooker-cb8vf]

Found a fantastic dash cam for my Mk8 GTI that replaces the front of the rearview mirror housing. Less that $80 Also got OEM style mudflaps for only $15. I haven't ordered yet, but have found replacement steering wheel buttons from a standard Mk8 Golf to replace the haptic junk. Looking to be all in with both left and right side buttons and the correct trim garnish.

[@massao48]

Sometimes I browse Aliexpress to find something interesting for my MK7 GTI, actually I bought some minor things, some are ok, some don't worth. The idea to have a dedicated button to set TPMS is really attracting but after seeing you having too much work to install it discourages me lol. But it's always good to see your tutorials and improvements in your car, keep the good work!

[@ColoredinLight]

Yea it's definitely something to think about lol. If I did it a second time it would be much easier, but you also don't really get instructions so luckily I found a forum post

[@LucasAlejandro_]

@@ColoredinLight can you send the forum post? I would like to try this hahahaha

[@albertlam1249]

You didnt have to wire it directly into the abs module. You can also wire it through TIUL T17d

[@user-zb5pe1xw5y]

what's the name of the seller of the buttons on aliexpres they are really excellent

[@peacefrog0521]

Hey I tried your mods link but it’s for the NC, couldn’t get to your GTI mods list. (Back arrow took me to my own google drive)
Can you please post another link to your GTI mods so I can find the links to buy these?
Thx

[@ivdubgti]

My window switch is broken. I'm probably going to pick one of these!

[@alfalfasprout69]

country so well developed???? I lived in Germany for 3 years and apart form the cars its old school AF.

[@cryptomnesiac]

Do you have a mod list spreadsheet or something like that on Google sheets? I know they pile up fast.

[@ColoredinLight]

Yeah man: docs.google.com/document/d/1G4zGD4HTVH99QoDrOn6rKa9HELZFbpjIiILANqxHagE/edit?usp=drivesdk

[@cryptomnesiac]

@@ColoredinLight cheers bro

[@mecidinetv]

That is pretty cool.. I’m going to buy the OEM tire pressure set tho 😂

[@ColoredinLight]

Go for it

[@stathi13]

Nice work brother 👍

[@ColoredinLight]

Thanks dude

[@honestramro8945]

these aliexpress parts are from a chinese market golfs which means they are all oem parts

[@ColoredinLight]

I know it's for Chinese cars but still nearly 90% cheaper

[@albertlam1249]

cuz VW AG China gets their parts from the same manufacture as those aliexpress ones. VW is one of the most popular cars in china

[@chloeleedow7250]

Love the mod. Wish they did a usb for the gear shift button area.

[@ColoredinLight]

I put one in! I made a video on it too

[@chloeleedow7250]

@@ColoredinLight COOL ILL GO FIND IT BRO thanks

[@bknoxx]

whats the point of the tire pressure thing ? just asking

[@ColoredinLight]

Fills in a blank button and saves me 10 seconds of going into the menu to reset the tire pressure monitors.
It's not needed, but I like tinkering and thought it was cool

[@bknoxx]

@@ColoredinLight just asking i recently got a 7.5 2018 new to the GTI game

[@satti7775]

I like what you are doing bro . Just a suggestion as viewer let us talk less and work more or explain while you are doing things so it feels much better when you are watching video. 😅