Up until now all i have done is the exhaust and oil changes and have had access to a roll on lift now i need to rotate the rubbers on my fast but after looking under the car theres aero plastic stuff everywhere where do you put the jack pads without breaking anything.
Do i need a special floor jack vw mk5 gti.
Buy and use a good jack and proper jack stands.
I recently raised.
Perhaps i should lift at the front to place a jack stand at the rear but i don t know if that will lift my rear tire off the ground.
Jacking up your 2016 volkswagen gti is can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
There is a flat piece of the frame next to the rear jack point but it s way too close to simultaneously have both there.
Yes the ideal thing is to use my huge floorjack on a front or rear central strong location lift 24 and put the jack stands under the vw prescribed jack points.
Jetta gti and rabbit this is the a chassis but now in the 5th generation hence the mk5 designation.
I havnt had any issues with my electrical system.
If i really need more room i ll just take my box out.
The mk5 gti is a strong platform to begin with.
The mk 5 volkswagen golf gti is one of the best selling hot hatches of all time and with good reason.
Stack the wheels under the car as an added safety measure.
Watch i go outside and my car is on fire.
Vw gti 2006 09 hot tip.
It can show up at a race track one day and your mates flashy wedding the next day and fit right in at.
Maybe i need a jack that lifts higher but the one i have can barely fit under the car as.
Where do you put jack pads.
If you are interested in upgrading to either go faster sit lower or sound better this guide will give you some general direction.
Want to modify your vw.
I bet i will need the ecs pads no matter what so im looking into that as well.
Where do you start.
I will see what jedidub gets back from them about the beetle.
Go with one 10 you dont want to much.
Do you need adapters.
Thank you guys a great bunch of good info.
I have no issues or space issues.
Most volkswagen jack kits include the jack a jack handle and a lug nut wrench.
I do not reccomend putting anything where your spare tire goes because you need your spare tire.
It s quick reliable practical and easily modified for extra go.
On top of all that and the ace up the golf s sleeve is that it s classless.
In mid 2005 vw released the mk5 jetta which replaced the mk4 jetta in the u s.
You should be fine.
What modifications are out there.