POOR MAN'S AUDI RS3 - 2024 JETTA GLI with Integrated Engineering Tune!!!

Would I be able to do this software tune on a 24 Jetta SE? What is tge total cost?

I am literally about a month away from picking a 2024 GLI 40th and it was literally because of the manual, and now I am completely set on it. What is kind of strange is it like you did every mod I was thinking of...so bless you Sir. Black out the VW rear logo and leave the side badging. Wonderful job!!!

Poor mans rs3 is an s3 Or golf r The Jetta gli is a less desirable iteration of a golf gti

i meam Rs3 is more money but def faster, better in turns, better sounding. 5 cyl sounds wayyy better tham 4 cyl but for the price the GLI is awesome and I'm not even a volkswagen guy

Lol Jetta. What a PIECE

RS3 lmfao hellllll naw. GLI isn’t even. As good as a GTI.

What rims are on that thing and would they fit on a regular Jetta like a 2023

youre bugging theres a huge difference between a GLI and an RS3...i think you meant S3

Love my 2024 GLI Autobahn editon, I got a manual though, been thinking about tuning, but Im nervous to jack my chit up

Nice car!

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"Poor mans"?! The GLI is like FORTY GRAND!!

Bring back 2 door cars, especially sporty cars!

why compare to rs3? rs3 is 5cycl. Gli can be possibly be the budget s3

S3 would be more compatible no?

what the name this weels?

Love the jetta

S3. Not RS3. Not even close, and even still a stretch with it being FWD.

Wouldn’t the GTI be closer to the poor man’s RS3???

Hey yall!! How ya doing, i would like to know the tune company if i were to do the same ???

This is so true. If vw added ac vents in the back, gave it 280hp and IQ lights this would be dope . Would u get this over the gti ?

Awesome. A beautiful thing. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful ride. I'm very torn between this and the gti. Just had a baby, so both are 4 door. Thoughts between the performance of the 2?

I just got a 2025 Gli and can’t wait to tune it! Any ideas?

It’s more like an none Quattro A3. rs3 is a five cylinder and Quattro 🤣 plus the gli isn’t awd it’s fwd

Golf R is probably closer to the poor man’s RS3

This is no where close to an RS3.... LOL. Maybe a standard A3, yes.

Where do you live man?! You have a real nice neighborhood.

I looked through the comments and didn’t see anyone mention this, but the engine noise you talked about is the “SoundAktor” in Sport Mode. It is exaggerating the sound inside of the vehicle. Some people don’t care for it but I think it sounds fine.

I want to go stage 1 ECM and TCU on my 2024 GLI. Just haven’t seen any videos/reviews/etc with MK7 or 7.5 GLIs. Is it worth the 1,400 bucks?

I just bought the 2025 GLI in Black Pearl. Picking it up October 29, 2024 ! This video gets me excited for delivery !
I hope the hail wasn’t to harsh

Oh snap
Great content 🫡

Closer to a s3, not an rs3 lol

On lighter sportscars you typically want to keep wheels at 18" preferred or 19" max (if the brake calipers are too big). Wheels like SuperSpeed or Enkei's will weigh in at around 17-19lbs each instead of a 25-30lb average stock/aftermarket weight and give you amazing handling, braking and acceleration. Not to mention 18" tends to perform better in all conditions and the extra tire sidewall gives better launches and even wet handling, added bonus for everyday driving comfort. 19" only benefits for dry track cornering and it's not much due to 18" accelerating better of the turn. I know most people think 18" look gross but that is with FACTORY wheels. With race wheels it gives the car a superior track look. Either way, I hope this helps anyone reading this.

I use 18" SuperSpeed RF06rr wheels with 275 Firestone Indy 500 tires front and 305 Mickey Thompson ET-Street rears for dry weather on my 370z TT.
Also, Falken Aklimate's perform amazing for wet/snow weather.

What kind of tires ?

You said snap I’m fan. I sold Audi , so poor mans RS3 is a stretch though.

i have mk1 audi tt 225 with stage 1 its faster then most cars i compare it to a muscle car with 350-400horsepower when it comes to how fast it is. i love the car and if i get a mk3 tts stage 1 runs over 350 horsepower or the golf r im going to buy one or the other as i want something newer

i like the new jetta ive seen a few of them very nice looking cars

Whats the specs on the wheels?

Oh snap. Better pull that model into the garage

"clever mans" audi rs3

Debadge that bitch. GLI and 40th anniversary fender plates come straight off. Why advertise?

You have the stock GLI rims still? I can buy?

More of a poor mans a3

I didn't know you considered poor if you buy a 2024 car 🤦🏼

Bro I have a 2017 stage 3 gli unitronic. You live right down the street. I use those same roads frequently.

Just brought a white 2025 gli 🔥

Wheels and tires spec and offset ?

I have a 2021 GLI, IE Stage 1. Mine is the 6SPD manual transmission, so I didn't have to get the Transmission tune.
Super Fun to Drive and IE Tuned is SUPER RELIABLE and so much fun to drive afterwards!!
Honestly, the car is solid AF in stock form, and I expected that the engine was a lot more capable!
Little Giant breed from Germany with the attitude of Audi!!
Love my "Sleeper!" 😅

Love that Will did this review. The GLI is far more practical and accessible than most of his cars, but still fun. I’d say the main thing that sets the GLI apart from an Audi A3/S3 is it comes in manual transmission a whereas Audi makes no manual cars. If the A3 had a manual I’d trade my GLI in immediately.

That being said - you can tune the GLI and get it up to almost A3 level (of course it will never have Quattro) very economically. That makes it a super good bargain!

Oh and btw - the best OEM color for this car is the pure gray. It transforms the look of the car. I honestly have valets asking me if it’s an Audi.