Expert Answers about Volkswagen GTI

Will Thule WingBar Roof Rack Fit a 2014 Volkswagen GTI with Sunroof
A sunroof would not be a problem for Thule Evo foot pack # TH710501,because the feet rest at the outer edges of the roof. You will also need WingBars # TH711400 and fit kit # TH145009. If you prefer the WingBars in black use # TH711420 instead. It is not recommended to open the sunroof with a roof rack installed. The bars could be in the way and, even though the AeroBlade bars are quiet it would probably be louder than you'd like if you were able to open the sunroof.
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Recommended Fairing for Rola Sport Series Roof Rack on 2011 VW GTI 3 Door
The DISCONTINUED Rola Sport Series Roof Rack with GTX Mounting System for Naked Roofs number 59736 has crossbars that are 3-1/8 inches by 1 inch. The Rhino-Rack Fairing for Roof Racks # RRRF2 will be a great fit for your 2011 VW GTI 3 door with that roof rack. Adding a fairing like this will reduce drag and wind noise.
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Opening and Closing Hatch of VW GTI With Trunk Mounted Bike Rack in Place
There are no trunk mounted bike racks that would allow you to open the hatch with the rack in place. Having the rack in place would add additional weight that the gas struts that hold the hatch open might not be rated for. The extra weight could cause the hatch to unexpectedly slam shut, likely causing injury. Also, shutting the hatch with the rack in place can damage the painted surface of the hatch or the rear glass. Since the rack needs to be removed to access the hatch, using a rack...
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Troubleshooting 4-Pole Wiring Harness That Does Not Show Brake Lights Illuminated
Thank you for your recent hitch and wiring harness purchase. On a 4-pole harness like # 119250KIT the running light signals are carried on the brown wire and the stop/turn signals are combined and carried on the yellow and green wires. These are the connections you made at your taillights with the quick-splice fasteners include in the kit. If you do not see the brake lights on the trailer you can check whether you get turn signals on the trailer. If you get turn signals but no brakes...
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Will the Yakima FatCat EVO Ski Rack Fit on the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack for a 2010 VW GTI
Yes, the Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Ski Carrier # Y03096 will fit on your 2010 Volkswagen GTI with the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack # 59736. This is a great ski carrier because it comes with oversize push buttons so that you can remove your gear without having to take off your gloves. It also comes with the Yakima Same Key System which will help deter theft of your gear as well.
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Is the Ultra-Fab Products Wheel Chocks # UF21-001080 Sold Individually or in Pairs
The Ultra-Fab Chock and Lock Wheel Stabilizer # UF21-001080 that you referenced is sold individually. You should only need one to effectively chock your wheels/lock the trailer since blocking one side of the trailer will prevent both axles from rolling. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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Recommended Maximum Speed When Using Glacier Snow Tire Chains # PW1930V On 2005 Volkswagen GTI
The maximum recommended speed for the Glacier V-Trac Snow Tire Cables, part # PW1030, is 30 MPH. With any snow cables or snow chains, you want to stay below the maximum speed rating of the tire cables or chains. We do not have available any snow chains that are able to be used when traveling 50 MPH or faster. You should not use snow chains on dry or uncovered pavement, only when there is snow or ice on the ground. When mounting snow chains on your vehicle, it is most effective and recommended...
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Most Hidden Hitch For A 2010 VW GTI Golf
After using the fit guide, we see that there is only one hitch available for your 2010 Volkswagen GTI and the one you're looking at # 24825 will not fit. Even if it did, it would stick out quite a bit but I have one for you that won't. The Curt Class 1 Round Tube Trailer Hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs and maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs. Even though this has a visible cross tube, it is not super noticeable because it sits a bit back and under the vehicle. Check out...
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Can Trailer Hitch Hardware Inside the Frame of a 2007 Volkswagen GTI be Removed
The hardware that has to be fish wired inside of the vehicle frame is pretty much going to have to stay there unless you have a flexible magnet and can pull it out the same way it has gone in. But not to worry if you decided to keep the hardware inside the frame. You can get a new hardware kit, which you would want to do any way because the hardware should not be reused. You will need replacement hardware kit # RHK. Just enter the hitch number in the box on the page and choose the manufacturer...
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Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness For Trailer Towing With a 2008 VW GTI
I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11074 for your 2008 Volkswagen GTI. I checked with Draw-Tite, EcoHitch and Stealth as they make the hidden receivers and none of them have anything to fit your GTI. The Curt does have a small 1-1/4" receiver that will keep the receiver up tight against your rear fascia and have the least impact on ground clearance. The receiver itself is rated to tow up to 2,000lbs with a 200lb tongue weight rating. Curt recommends their 2" Euro Ball Mount...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Volkswagen GTI
For your 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI we have the Curt hitch part # C11412 which is a confirmed fit and would work well for you. I attached an install video for more info as well.
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Highest Rise Ball Mount that Fits 1-1/4 inch Trailer Hitch
The highest rise ball mount we have for a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch is the Curt Class II part # C45014 which has a rise of 5 inches.
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Trailer Hitch for a 2015 Volkswagen GTI
Hidden Hitch has does not have any trailer hitches for the 2015 Volkswagen GTI which is why you do not see it listed. We could test fit a hitch but we would need a willing volunteer in the Wentzville, Missouri area. Since Golf and GTI are separate models that is why there are other options for it. The Hidden Hitch models for the 2014 Golf are different than the ones listed for the 2014 GTI so Hidden Hitch will likely produce an all new hitch for the 2015 GTI. Basically the bottom line...
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Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start, let's look at trailer hitches. There is one hitch available for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. I recommend the Curt hitch # C11000. This is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver opening. It also requires the use of a stabilizer strap # 18050 when used with a bike rake or a cargo carrier. For your leaf, I would need to know the year to recommend a hitch. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. Class I trailer hitches like all of those that fit your GTI, can...
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Replacement Rubber Strip for VW Branded Roof Rack on a VolksWagen GTI
I may have a solution for you. The Replacement Rubber Strip # TH853354407 is designed to fit into a channel that is 7/16 of an inch wide on the top and 7/8 of an inch wide at the bottom. I have included a diagram that shows these measurements. You can use that to confirm that this will work for you but I have also included a review from someone who has a VW Golf that said this replacement part worked for their VW Branded racks. "These rubber strips worked just fine on my VW-branded racks...
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Fit of Glacier Chains # TC1138 Tire Chains on 2013 VW GTI
The Glacier Chain # TC1138 chains you referenced are indeed a fit for the stock size 225/40-18 tires on your 2013 VW GTI. These chains meet the qualifications for Class S status, which means the chains extend no further above or to the inside of the tire than 15mm. Before purchasing or installing chains, you'll want to consult your owner's manual and abide by any advice or prohibitions VW offers regarding tire chain usage. I'll link you to our Tire Chain FAQ article.
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Will the Edge Insight CS2 # EP84030 Add Horsepower to a 2001 Volkswagen GTI
The Edge Insight CS2, part # EP84030, is not a tuner type of programmer. It can display several parameters and allows you to monitor them but you cannot tune the engine with it. It will not add horsepower, torque, or change any of the factory settings on your 2001 Volkswagen GTI. It can be used with other performance chips to track and monitor your newly tuned engine. Some of the parameters you can monitor are listed below: Battery Voltage Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Engine Oil Pressure...
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How Effective Would Adding Snow Tire Chains be on a 2010 Volkswagen GTI
Before buying snow tire chains you will want to check your owners manual or with the Volkswagen dealer, to see if you can install snow tire chains on your 2010 Volkswagen GTI, or if there are any limitations. A 4wd vehicle is nice to have in the snow, but the tires make a difference and how somebody drives with the 4wd can make a difference. The 2010 Volkswagen GTI is a front wheel drive vehicle which is designed for performance and handling so it will use the larger 17 inch and 18 inch...
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Carrying 4 Bikes on a 2012 Volkswagen GTI
All of the trailer hitches for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI are Class I trailer hitches with the 1-1/4 inch receiver. Class I trailer hitches can only hold up to 2 bikes because additional bikes put too much torque on the receiver and can damage it or the vehicle. Class II trailer hitches also use a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can handle 4 bikes but there are no Class II trailer hitches that fit your GTI. The most bikes you could carry on one carrier is 3 by using a trunk mount bike rack, see...
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Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Volkswagen GTI
The Curt # C11412 has been confirmed to fit your 2015 Volkswagen GTI (as long as it's a gas model). I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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