If you have an MK6 GTI, you probably already understand why it's important to change out the engine air filter regularly. Here's how to do it: The engine air filter is responsible for filtering...
This 2017 MK7 Volkswagen GTI is the latest FCP Euro project car. We've got big plans to turn this into a balanced daily driver, while also being fulfilling on track. Here's how we're going to do it: First, some background info. We bought this 2017 Volkswagen GTI second-hand with 13,000 miles on...
Last week, we installed a passenger seat in our Volkswagen GTI TCRs and gave hot laps at Lime Rock Park to our VIP guests. Here are their reactions: "One hot hatch on a hazy day." "Oh, it was fun." "Every single time, I thought 'We're gonna crash, we're gonna crash, this is it, it's been...
The 2500-pound electric race car shares more in common with our Volkswagen GTI TCR than we thought. We know that on June 24, 2018, Volkswagen's all-electric I.D. R Pikes Peak smashed the previous 2003 record held by Sebastian Loeb by a full 16-seconds. What we didn't know, is that the I.D. R...
We’ve all imagined the pure, unadulterated feeling of speed as we watch a race car zip past us, whether it be on television or in person. We're positive we know what that must feel like and how much fun it is, until we experience it for ourselves. Because nothing can prepare you for the real...
Welcome to really quick product reviews, a new series where members of the FCP Euro staff quickly review various parts and kits in our catalog. This week, our Director of Motorsports and driver of the #72 Volkswagen GTI TCR is unboxing and explaining our SACHS Performance Coilover kit for...
Welcome to really quick product reviews, a new series where members of the FCP Euro staff quickly review various parts and kits in our catalog. This week, our Catalog Director Mike Rivera is unboxing and explaining our Volkswagen MK7 Sachs Performance clutch kit. "I wanna say it's junk,"...
Welcome to really quick product reviews, a new series where members of the FCP Euro staff quickly review various parts and kits in our catalog. This week, our Director of Motorsport Nate Vincent is unboxing and explaining 034Motorsport's carbon fiber air intake. Let's face it, not all parts...
If you own a high-mileage MK5 GTI, there's a good chance you will need to replace a door latch at some point. Your door might not lock, and the instrument cluster might not recognize the door being opened and closed. These are two common signs that your door latch mechanism needs replacing....
So, here’s the good news: FCP Euro bought a 2007 MK5 Volkswagen GTI on the used car market. The bad news is: there are a ton of things wrong with it. First off, some background. FCP Euro wanted to buy an MK5 GTI on the used car market, and set a reasonable budget of $5,000 for the initial...
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