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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: golfgti5 on 03 June 2013, 15:50

Title: New Arrivals!!
Post by: golfgti5 on 03 June 2013, 15:50
Mine GTi has arrived by our dealer!!!

Need to say (thanks Bill_the_Bear) that this is a Dutch GTi, one of the first in the Netherlands, very happy with it!!!


(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/322802f8b0fe1312e9e5c1ce1ff5537c_zpseebfa055.jpg)

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Title: Re: Re: Spec - NO SPAM
Post by: CraigW on 03 June 2013, 16:13
Mine GTi has arrived by our dealer!!!

Need to say (thanks Bill_the_Bear) that this is a Dutch GTi, one of the first in the Netherlands, very happy with it!!!


(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/322802f8b0fe1312e9e5c1ce1ff5537c_zpseebfa055.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/3a710e96133ac7091e2a619a4b0124b4_zps75c52b7b.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/220404cb237881cfdbd3fffcbe148dd8_zps42e4ef9a.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/5ada1aefd072b88fb4573bc9c689a96e_zpsd039eb1d.jpg)

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/d9865d4cafcd9396543b17f12ec9be05_zpse16a9891.jpg)

Stunning mate. Congratulations!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Re: Spec - NO SPAM
Post by: Gryzor on 03 June 2013, 17:31
Very nice, 5 door in white with a reverse camera...just they mixed up the wheels at the factory! ;)
Title: Re: Re: Spec - NO SPAM
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 03 June 2013, 17:44
Err... are we dropping the no spam part of this thread then? :grin:

If people are going to post pics of their cars on arrival in this thread (could do) as opposed to a new sticky thread specifically for that (probably better) then either we need to restrain the temptation to comment, or we need to drop the no spam tag.

Well that's how I see it. :wink:

Who decides on these matters?  Jimble? :cool:
Title: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 03 June 2013, 18:24
Feel free to post your pics of YOUR new GTI in here. :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 June 2013, 18:35
Stunning. Mine can't be far behind it, it was built same week (wk 20) and is waiting for a boat!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 03 June 2013, 18:43
Looks the nuts! Stupid question but do the wheel nut caps get added during the PDI?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 June 2013, 18:52
Looks the nuts! Stupid question but so the wheel nut caps get added during the PDI?
Yeah they'd be in the boot.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 26 June 2013, 10:51
Surely we should of had a review by now!?!?!? :huh: :lipsrsealed: :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 June 2013, 11:04
Surely we should of had a review by now!?!?!? :huh: :lipsrsealed: :evil:

They're all too busy having fun!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2013, 11:10
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 June 2013, 11:23
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!

Fantastic. Make sure you post plenty of pics Joe :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 26 June 2013, 12:49
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!

Couldn't think of a better way to end your "Holliers!"..... Great News Joe.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2013, 16:15
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!

Couldn't think of a better way to end your "Holliers!"..... Great News Joe.

My dealer just emailed me to say the car just arrived into them this morning. In his words, it looks "Fantastic!!". He even asked if I minded if they put a few photos of it on their facebook page, lol. I'm getting him to send me on a few photos of it, I'll post them up if I get them.
Hopefully I'll be motoring by Monday afternoon!!


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 26 June 2013, 16:49
I'm collecting my GTI on Monday, all going to plan. Haven't even seen it yet though as I'm out of the country on my holliers!

Couldn't think of a better way to end your "Holliers!"..... Great News Joe.

My dealer just emailed me to say the car just arrived into them this morning. In his words, it looks "Fantastic!!". He even asked if I minded if they put a few photos of it on their facebook page, lol. I'm getting him to send me on a few photos of it, I'll post them up if I get them.
Hopefully I'll be motoring by Monday afternoon!!

Great news enjoy it Joe  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTD Paul on 26 June 2013, 17:20
Hi Joe - did you track the order I wondered if it changed to arrived etc and how long it took from in transit to arriving with the dealer?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2013, 18:44
Hi Joe - did you track the order I wondered if it changed to arrived etc and how long it took from in transit to arriving with the dealer?

Hi Paul.
Never tracked it. Never had an order number or asked for one. I'm in Ireland.
Car was ordered on April 8th.
It was built in week 20. (W/c may 13th)
It was put on a boat on June 10th and docked in Dublin on June 13th.

The dealers deliberately delayed it in Dublin then, seeing as I was away and not intending to collect until next week.

This will be my 4th new VW / Audi and each time it's been the same. Approx 8-11 weeks from order to delivery. I'd have had my MK7 last week or perhaps sooner if I'd wanted it. VW Ireland are no shining example of efficiency, but honestly if I'd had to put up with the nonsense you guys deal with, I'd go mad!!! Waiting 5-6 months for a Golf, it's nuts. They aren't Ferrari's!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: baza on 26 June 2013, 18:53
picking mine up saturday, cant wait
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTD Paul on 26 June 2013, 19:09
Wow 3 weeks after building before it went on a boat!!  It does tie in with what the dealer said 3-4 weeks from build to receive.  Other members on here seem to think they are getting delivery within 7-10 days from build we'll have to see.  Cheers for the info......
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2013, 19:18
Yeah, took that long to get on a boat. I think it was down to timing, missed one boat by a day or two and had to wait for the next one then. 7-10 days from build to delivery is a tad optimistic but you could get lucky with boat schedules.

Anyway, here she is! Excuse the crap dealer-taken pics, I'll get decent ones myself next week.

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 26 June 2013, 19:28
Wonder what Tra 80% means on the DIS? ??? 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2013, 19:31
It's in "transport" mode, hasn't even been PDI'd. Don't know what the 80% signifies though!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: George k on 26 June 2013, 19:38
80% is battery charge level
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 26 June 2013, 20:06
Joe it looks mint even before its PDI.

Best colour.

Best number of doors.

Best seats (with the suede).

Second best alloys :wink:

Enjoy it mate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 26 June 2013, 20:27
Looks 'Sweet' mate  :cool: loving them part Alcantara seats!!! Just wish we had them over here. I see you don't have the ADC option? I assume that's because its one of the early launch cars.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2013, 20:31
No ADC. It's a cost-option, not standard here at all and I'm delighted it isn't.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 26 June 2013, 20:52
Oh I see... I wish we had the option to 'delete' it over here.  I'm not bothered with the lower insurance costs and added safety benefits.  Your car looks so much better without it.  In all my years of driving I've never had the pleasure of running into the back of someone so it won't be missed (touch wood!).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 26 June 2013, 21:08
Nice one Joe...enjoy :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 June 2013, 22:31
That looks brilliant Joe and identical to how mine will look when it arrives. The next couple of days will probably feel like months  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 26 June 2013, 23:03
Jealous, looks brilliant.

No parking sensors either?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 June 2013, 23:54
Thanks guys!
No parking sensors no... You guessed it, they are a cost option too! Are they standard in UK?
I do have the rear camera though, more useful IMO and the bumpers don't have the ugly sensors!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 27 June 2013, 00:04
Thanks guys!
No parking sensors no... You guessed it, they are a cost option too! Are they standard in UK?
I do have the rear camera though, more useful IMO and the bumpers don't have the ugly sensors!

Yeah front and rear are standard here. I've gone for camera too. They really give you guys a poverty spec eh? What does it cost to match UK spec in Ireland?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 27 June 2013, 00:30
My car is coming in at around 39,000 euro! It's fairly close to standard UK spec. I don't have ADC or the parking sensors, but I have basic Nav, camera and the alcantara seats.
The basic poverty spec car starts at about 33k euro.

The Irish government's insane taxing of new cars is mostly to blame. So VW Ireland, in an effort to keep base price down, strip out the frills.
The German cars are similarly spec'd to us though. It seems to be only VW UK that spec the cars up as standard.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 27 June 2013, 07:00
Very exciting Joe and right on time for the 132 plate!!

I'll look out for you on my travels!!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 27 June 2013, 08:59
Yeah looking awesome mate, can't wait to see more pictures and hear your comments!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: master_hayabusa on 27 June 2013, 09:39
Very nice. I love the seats. If only UK cars had those as standard  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 June 2013, 16:00
Finally got to see my car in the metal this afternoon. Wow! The pics don't do this beast justice! A few more pics... The interior is fabulous, really feels leagues above the mk6. The centre console seems so much bigger, like from a car a size above. I love the LED front fogs. Can't even see them when unlit.
The keyless entry works brilliantly. The half alcantara seats are fab!!
I only started it up briefly in the showroom, lovely growl off the exhaust on startup!

Bring on Monday!!

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 29 June 2013, 16:33
Looks lovely mate! Bridgestones as well, i can't wait to get mine! 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 29 June 2013, 17:23
Looking good Joe....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 June 2013, 17:31
Another thing I noticed, the side skirts are much more prominent when you see the car in the metal. In photos they look very discrete, but much more obvious in metal... And they kinda run around the perimeter of the car, under both bumpers. Looks good, nice detail.

Oh and found myself trying to insert the key into the non-existent ignition  :grin: so I can see how that area could get very scratched on demos especially!! Mine has a tiny scratch there already, not noticeable enough to stress about though.

And another thing... The mk6 has a gloss black grill, which I've always liked. But I notice the mk7 has reverted to a plain (cheaper?) mk5 style plastic grill.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 29 June 2013, 17:57
Superb Joe, just superb!!  :smiley:

Enjoy!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 29 June 2013, 18:34
Hi Joe,

Lovely car ....enjoy it!

One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 June 2013, 18:49
Hi Joe,

Lovely car ....enjoy it!

One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?

Yeah, locking wheel nuts have been standard for years I think.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 29 June 2013, 20:35
Hi Joe,

Lovely car ....enjoy it!

One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?


Stated in the price list/brochure mate. :afro:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 29 June 2013, 21:50
I'm glad it's normal plastic tbh and the honeycomb holes are bigger and less of them so MUCH easier to clean! The gloss one is a ball ache to keep looking god! >:(
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 June 2013, 22:03
I'm glad it's normal plastic tbh and the honeycomb holes are bigger and less of them so MUCH easier to clean! The gloss one is a ball ache to keep looking god! >:(

That is true, lol. I never had the patience for cleaning it right.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 29 June 2013, 23:04
Another thing i've recently found out is that you can deactivate the automatic rear wiper when in reverse on the mk7, it's in the "car" menu apparently, fan-bloody-tastic!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 30 June 2013, 07:50
Another thing i've recently found out is that you can deactivate the automatic rear wiper when in reverse on the mk7, it's in the "car" menu apparently, fan-bloody-tastic!!!!! 8)

That's awesome news, the amount of times my rear wiper on my MK6 has whacked into my bike rack  :angry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 01 July 2013, 00:49
Hi Joe,

Lovely car ....enjoy it!

One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?

Yeah, locking wheel nuts have been standard for years I think.
Hi Joe,

Lovely car ....enjoy it!

One quick question do you know if the Gti and Gtd come with locking wheel nuts or do we have to buy them as an accessory?


Stated in the price list/brochure mate. :afro:

Thanks guys, I thought I had read that somewhere but just wanted to confirm :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 08:55
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.

The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.

He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.

Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 01 July 2013, 09:40
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.

The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.

He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.

Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".

As always down to individual dealers and individual people rather than the company itself in quality of service you receive. This dealer obviously values it's customers and anyone reading here will I am sure use them over others in area because of.

All very good news for your Dad though as he is going to be a rare sight indeed very shortly a MK7 GTD on UK roads! might even be first as still not seeing any demos yet either.

Good for the GTD buyers amongst us too as we get a few questions answered and some in the flesh photos.

Not sure how much you will get to go out in as it heads South with father but any performance thoughts would be nice to.

But all that aside hope it all goes really well :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 01 July 2013, 10:30
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.

The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.

He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.

Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".

That's really good news. Would be very interested to hear your opinions on the G-Techniq products once you aand your dad have detailed the car  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 10:52
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.

The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.

He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.

Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".

As always down to individual dealers and individual people rather than the company itself in quality of service you receive. This dealer obviously values it's customers and anyone reading here will I am sure use them over others in area because of.

All very good news for your Dad though as he is going to be a rare sight indeed very shortly a MK7 GTD on UK roads! might even be first as still not seeing any demos yet either.

Good for the GTD buyers amongst us too as we get a few questions answered and some in the flesh photos.

Not sure how much you will get to go out in as it heads South with father but any performance thoughts would be nice to.

But all that aside hope it all goes really well :)

I'm sure he'll be chuffed with it. Although it looks tidy, his MK5 Golf GT 170TDI PD runs like a bag of hammers compared to the CR unit in my Scirocco. He had a chipping box on it and it was pushing out 205PS, but it was really rough on start-up as a result when it shuddered into life. Was a 2 min job to take it off and it seemed a bit smoother to restart with it off.

On the move I wasn't sure if it was any rougher than stock, although PD is massively rougher than CR. The same company have a new box out that'll supposedly boost the 184PS TDI unit to 239PS and 495NM torque, but if that was at the expense of refinement i'd pass.

I'll probably be in it for all of 1/2 an hour after we've given it the cleaning treatment, then apply the upholstery protector and leave it overnight.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 01 July 2013, 11:11
The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.

Proper customer service!

Any idea why VWUK want you to wait 2 days though?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 11:27
Proper customer service!

Any idea why VWUK want you to wait 2 days though?

Because they can?  :evil:

Perhaps they wait an allocated 2 or 3 working days after arrival before they make transport arrangements, the kind of timespan where they can be 100% sure that customs/port authority have released it, rather than pestering them to release early on every car that comes in.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 01 July 2013, 11:34
It looks like my dad's GTD will be out on the road today. The salesman at Pulman Sunderland has been negotiating with all sorts of people at VWUK and the port of Tyne authority to try and get the car sooner than is normally possible and cutting through teh red tape that VWUK put up to delay transport from the docks by up to 2 days after the port authority has given the all clear. The salesman is supposed to be off on holiday all this week, but he has delayed his holiday by a day to make things happen.

The rush is that my dad lives down south now and was up for my uncle's 50th party this weekend. It would be a bit inconvenient to have to come back up for the car in about a weeks time. so the salesman has rushed the deplivery process.

He's taking my dad down the docks today to pick the car up on a flatbed and get it back to the dealership for PDI and sort out the final bits of paperwork before he can drive it away. It seemed that VW UK were a bigger hurdle than the port authority in making this happen quickly, but he's worked a way around it.

Will be getting it washed and then treated with G-Techniq C2V3 and the upholstery treatment. I'll take plenty of pics and confirm the fitment of the "Soundaktor".

As always down to individual dealers and individual people rather than the company itself in quality of service you receive. This dealer obviously values it's customers and anyone reading here will I am sure use them over others in area because of.

All very good news for your Dad though as he is going to be a rare sight indeed very shortly a MK7 GTD on UK roads! might even be first as still not seeing any demos yet either.

Good for the GTD buyers amongst us too as we get a few questions answered and some in the flesh photos.

Not sure how much you will get to go out in as it heads South with father but any performance thoughts would be nice to.

But all that aside hope it all goes really well :)

I'm sure he'll be chuffed with it. Although it looks tidy, his MK5 Golf GT 170TDI PD runs like a bag of hammers compared to the CR unit in my Scirocco. He had a chipping box on it and it was pushing out 205PS, but it was really rough on start-up as a result when it shuddered into life. Was a 2 min job to take it off and it seemed a bit smoother to restart with it off.

On the move I wasn't sure if it was any rougher than stock, although PD is massively rougher than CR. The same company have a new box out that'll supposedly boost the 184PS TDI unit to 239PS and 495NM torque, but if that was at the expense of refinement i'd pass.

I'll probably be in it for all of 1/2 an hour after we've given it the cleaning treatment, then apply the upholstery protector and leave it overnight.

As you know I have the CR 170BHP we share and it is an engine that already has all the performance you will ever really need in reality, it certainly gets me around quickly enough with a ready rush of accelleration when needed :)

Accelleration from standing is decent and the mid range accelleration from 50-60 upwards is hugely satisfying as you fly past traffiv without even changing gear as just dip throttle some more.

So with some more HP and Torque and in a lighter vehicle then things can only be better than what I am hugely satisfied with now.

If the first and second gear are a little longer before gear change then even more so but this is one of my unknowns in how DSG marries to engine?

Look forward to your initial thoughts before Dad takes it away!

 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 15:23
Just wondering if mcmaddy has seen my dad's GTD yet - he was going to the dealership to see it and it should be in about now from port of Tyne (my dad was told to come at 3:30pm to start handover proceedings).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 01 July 2013, 15:26
Hi Guys
Just had a call from my dealer to say that my car will be with them next week, so should be available for pick up by Wednesday (the bummer is I am going away next week for a few days so probably wont get it until the following week, but hey ho better than my original late August / September estimate  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 01 July 2013, 15:28
Hi Guys
Just had a call from my dealer to say that my car will be with them next week, so should be available for pick up by Wednesday (the bummer is I am going away next week for a few days so probably wont get it until the following week, but hey ho better than my original late August / September estimate  :smiley:

Woah!  You ordered like 3 days before me if I remember right... and are taking delivery 3 months before me.

Aww...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 01 July 2013, 15:28
Just wondering if mcmaddy has seen my dad's GTD yet - he was going to the dealership to see it and it should be in about now from port of Tyne (my dad was told to come at 3:30pm to start handover proceedings).

Go here:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254143.new;topicseen#new

hehehe
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 July 2013, 15:31
Just wondering if mcmaddy has seen my dad's GTD yet - he was going to the dealership to see it and it should be in about now from port of Tyne (my dad was told to come at 3:30pm to start handover proceedings).
yes I've been and it looks even better than the pictures. IMO its better than the gti due to the wheels. let us know if it's got the soundaktor
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 01 July 2013, 16:05
Hi Guys
Just had a call from my dealer to say that my car will be with them next week, so should be available for pick up by Wednesday (the bummer is I am going away next week for a few days so probably wont get it until the following week, but hey ho better than my original late August / September estimate  :smiley:

Woah!  You ordered like 3 days before me if I remember right... and are taking delivery 3 months before me.


Aww...

   
I'm feeling your pain Bill, three more months is a long time for your order date  :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 01 July 2013, 17:35
Ah well, I'm assuming the full 4 weeks delivery in that.  So might be a little less!

Gotta look on the bright side eh? :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 18:28
Well my dad still isn't back with the GTD - I think he must've been car-jacked at the Tyne tunnel!  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 July 2013, 18:38
it was just getting cleaned at 2.45pm and then needed pdi'd. unless they've found something on the pdi?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTD Paul on 01 July 2013, 21:40
Mines arrived, dealer been in touch today.  In US at the moment so will probably be Friday this week........can't wait!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 01 July 2013, 21:53
Mines arrived, dealer been in touch today.  In US at the moment so will probably be Friday this week........can't wait!!!

When did you order Paul ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 22:34
Spend a long time cleaning it mainly because the G-techniq C2V3 is a twit to get the residue off. Had to do a rinse wipe up then buff by hand as initial buffing was a pig and we probably put too much on (my dad was spraying and he used about 300ml when 100ml would have probably done it). The car feels like teflon now, nothing will stick to it. The GTD has a lap timer in the menu, the GTD logo appears in the media screen when you switch on and most of the other stuff is as we've read. It has Dunlops  :sick:, and the wheels look amazing - the black accents look so good on a black car.

It has a soundaktor, and it sounded a little more subtle than the Scirocco one but I didn't do more than 40mph in it around the doors. You can feel the extra poke over the 170CR although it doesn't feel any more refined (not that the 170 is unrefined). Just lots of handy little features you will eventually take for granted.How do you attach pics? Do they have to be on the web somewhere and have a web addressed?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 01 July 2013, 22:39
When you reply there is a little 'mona lisa' picture - first icon, second row :)

Looking forward to seeing the pictures
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 01 July 2013, 22:45
Spend a long time cleaning it mainly because the G-techniq C2V3 is a twit to get the residue off. Had to do a rinse wipe up then buff by hand as initial buffing was a pig and we probably put too much on (my dad was spraying and he used about 300ml when 100ml would have probably done it). The car feels like teflon now, nothing will stick to it. The GTD has a lap timer in the menu, the GTD logo appears in the media screen when you switch on and most of the other stuff is as we've read. It has Dunlops  :sick:, and the wheels look amazing - the black accents look so good on a black car.

It has a soundaktor, and it sounded a little more subtle than the Scirocco one but I didn't do more than 40mph in it around the doors. You can feel the extra poke over the 170CR although it doesn't feel any more refined. Just lots of handy little features you will eventually take for granted.How do you attach pics? Do they have to be on the web somewhere and have a web addressed?

Best bet is to upload them on something like photobucket first of all. How did the car look with the Gtechniq applied?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 23:01
Best bet is to upload them on something like photobucket first of all. How did the car look with the Gtechniq applied?

Uploading to photobucket now. Very glossy with the G-Techniq applied, you could run your finger along the paintwork with almost no friction. Had to buff quite hard by hand but the roof seemed very flexible whilst doing so - I was scared i'd make a dent!

Seemingly only 1 GTD key insert provided, unless the other is in a cubbyhole somewhere. Can anyone confirm GTI and GTD should get 2? Someone asked ages ago about Xenons - the bendy light/corner thing for your dipped/main beam is on there to select (can't remember what it's called).

Pics:-

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/dads%20GTD/DSC02281.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/dads%20GTD/DSC02282.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/dads%20GTD/DSC02280.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/dads%20GTD/DSC02278.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/dads%20GTD/DSC02277.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/dads%20GTD/DSC02286.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/dads%20GTD/DSC02289.jpg)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/dads%20GTD/DSC02293.jpg)

Off to bed!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 01 July 2013, 23:06
wow...just wow!!!!!!!!!......I ordered DBP but changed to CSG. DBP looks stealthy and the dogs b*****ks!!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 01 July 2013, 23:07
That looks stunning especially the final pic!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 July 2013, 23:09
looks even better in the flesh.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 01 July 2013, 23:09
Your dad must have a massive smile on his face  :grin:

Looks outstanding! Thanks so much for the pics
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 01 July 2013, 23:10
Fantastic :)

P.S. can I bring mine round for its first polish when I get it ??  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 23:12
Fantastic :)

P.S. can I bring mine round for its first polish when I get it ??  :wink:

There's already a queue! Will have to use a lot less next time, the microfibre cloth I applied it with was sopping wet with the stuff.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 01 July 2013, 23:13
Fantastic :)

P.S. can I bring mine round for its first polish when I get it ??  :wink:

There's already a queue! Will have to use a lot less next time, the microfibre cloth I applied it with was sopping wet with the stuff.

Did you use the fabric protector as well?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 July 2013, 23:15
Fantastic :)

P.S. can I bring mine round for its first polish when I get it ??  :wink:

There's already a queue! Will have to use a lot less next time, the microfibre cloth I applied it with was sopping wet with the stuff.

Did you use the fabric protector as well?

NOt yet - I think he's applying it tomorrow - when he drives back down south with it - Split the 500ml bottle and gave him half - should be plenty for every bit of the interior as they sell as small as 100ml bottle. I'm sure the Autoglym set I got off ebay last time was only 100ml for the interior stuff and it did everything but the boot interior.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 01 July 2013, 23:20
Aside from mine being pure white the same spec as mine as in DSG 5 Door and wow, just love it!! :) Looks great in 5 door, reason so readily moved from Sport Back and them wheels?! just love them too!! and twin tailpipes looks so good also.

Grey hues and stitching blends and compliments interior so well also. Classy

Looks more menacing in black as the black trims and windows tint blend - Black is definitely a good colour working with chrome really well and I have already saved link to the G-techniq C2V3 as that mirror finish just sets it all off perfectly. :)


Interesting that sound actuator is included and presuming is the very same as one in sport pack being discussed just a standard UK fit.

Performance with DSG and ride with ACC are an interest too especially as you have the 170BHP Scirocco as well placed to comment? Can you not convince Dad to stay another day ;)

Know you had a long evening but thanks for putting up as made mine as even more convinced about GTD seeing up close and personal photos.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: George k on 01 July 2013, 23:22
Yes both keys should have GTD/GTI hooks on end of key
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 01 July 2013, 23:38
Wow! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Looks incredible mate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 01 July 2013, 23:40
looks even better in the flesh.

The photos could not be better in impressing so If that is the thinking from your view today then that is praise indeed!

Anyone who had concerns at all from seeing all the GTI recently should have had them removed completely now having seen these GTD in the flesh photos & comments.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 02 July 2013, 00:07
Wow! :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: Looks incredible mate!

Looks stunning, let us know how the fabric protector works out.

And Bill, fingers crossed yours comes a lot sooner than you expect mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 July 2013, 06:15
Looks absolutely stunning bud.

Quick question, are the callipers actually painted, or just left in the aluminium standard finish ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 July 2013, 07:14
Looking good MH, I always said that when clean and polished, black is generally the nicest colour for cars!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 07:34
Looking good MH, I always said that when clean and polished, black is generally the nicest colour for cars!

Yes, but it's hard work keeping them clean. Hopefully the G-Techniq stuff stays slippery so muck will just slide off with a wipe and a hose. The feel of that stuff on the bodywork is just weird, never felt anything like it - can't imagine much sticking to that.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 07:36
Looks absolutely stunning bud.

Quick question, are the callipers actually painted, or just left in the aluminium standard finish ?

Calipers are a bright natural alloy finish - like cast aluminium, not painted at all. Suppose they won't really deteriorate in appearance if they're not painted
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 07:39
Yes both keys should have GTD/GTI hooks on end of key

Maybe in the rush job of getting it ready for my dad they forgot to put the other one on, or my dad will find it in a cubbyhole somewhere.

If not i'll give the dealer a ring. Noticed a miniscule paint scuff (as small as a stone chip, but the paint surface was burred, so not a stone chip) one the line where the flat edge of the wheel arch on the front bumper meets the curved bit - on that angled edge. Again, i'm assuming that maybe they saw it but didn't have time to do anything with it given the rush job that had to be done to get it to my dad so he could go down to Southampton today.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 07:46
Your dad must have a massive smile on his face  :grin:

Looks outstanding! Thanks so much for the pics

He is very impressed with the way it drives and all the toys - it is a massive jump from the MK5 GT 170TDI. The handling, the smoothness of the ride and the power delivery is massively better than the PD unit. My dad clogged it a little on the way back from the dealership and said that the pick-up in pace was more impressive than his old one with the tuning box on it (it's a proper tuning box, not one of those £17 reisistor/MAF fooling jobbies off ebay) which is kicking out 205PS (with far less smooth power delivery). I think he must've been tonking it back from Sunderland as his trip computer (8 mile trip) was only showing 36mpg!

It felt a subtle improvement in handling over my Scirocco when I drove it, not by much, but then I only took it to 40mph going around the doors locally to pick up a takeaway after the external stuff was done.

Found it odd that they hadn't cancelled out all the ACC setting tweaks in the menu when the car hasn't got ACC fitted (was expecting them to be missing altogether or greyed out to exclude selection).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 02 July 2013, 07:50


Found it odd that they hadn't cancelled out all the ACC setting tweaks in the menu when the car hasn't got ACC fitted (was expecting them to be missing altogether or greyed out to exclude selection).

They've probably fitted ACC by mistake  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 07:57
Never really had a doubt about the sound actuator being standard spec on the UK model seeing as you can't order it and it has been standard spec on MK6 GTD and 170TDI Scirocco, but was still a relief to confirm its inclusion.

My dad does like the Black a lot, but would've still preferred the Tornado Red purely through perceived ease of cleaning on an ongoing basis - he just wasn't prepared to wait another 10 weeks for one when this one was coming.

Pity they couldn't have made a golfball version of the DSG shifter (we've seen one of those before haven't we? Maybe the 35th anniversary edition?). I'll find out later today what the mpg is straight out of the box. It might appear low because he'll probably be doing 85-90 on the motorway. I'll make sure to ask him what speed he was maintaining as well as his mpg. If he is doing 85-90 and still getting 55mpg, i'll be confident of getting high 50s on my commute in my manual GTD and mid 60s maintaining 80mph on the motorway.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 07:59


Found it odd that they hadn't cancelled out all the ACC setting tweaks in the menu when the car hasn't got ACC fitted (was expecting them to be missing altogether or greyed out to exclude selection).

They've probably fitted ACC by mistake  :grin:

I'll tell him to have a look for the button that toggles between mode (I assume it will be amongst the buttons around the shifter), just in case!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HA54SYM` on 02 July 2013, 08:01
Spend a long time cleaning it mainly because the G-techniq C2V3 is a twit to get the residue off. Had to do a rinse wipe up then buff by hand as initial buffing was a pig and we probably put too much on (my dad was spraying and he used about 300ml when 100ml would have probably done it). The car feels like teflon now, nothing will stick to it. The GTD has a lap timer in the menu, the GTD logo appears in the media screen when you switch on and most of the other stuff is as we've read. It has Dunlops  :sick:, and the wheels look amazing - the black accents look so good on a black car.

It has a soundaktor, and it sounded a little more subtle than the Scirocco one but I didn't do more than 40mph in it around the doors. You can feel the extra poke over the 170CR although it doesn't feel any more refined (not that the 170 is unrefined). Just lots of handy little features you will eventually take for granted.How do you attach pics? Do they have to be on the web somewhere and have a web addressed?

Im not sue the GTI logo appears on my screen?

What media system has he got?

Dave
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 08:04
Spend a long time cleaning it mainly because the G-techniq C2V3 is a twit to get the residue off. Had to do a rinse wipe up then buff by hand as initial buffing was a pig and we probably put too much on (my dad was spraying and he used about 300ml when 100ml would have probably done it). The car feels like teflon now, nothing will stick to it. The GTD has a lap timer in the menu, the GTD logo appears in the media screen when you switch on and most of the other stuff is as we've read. It has Dunlops  :sick:, and the wheels look amazing - the black accents look so good on a black car.

It has a soundaktor, and it sounded a little more subtle than the Scirocco one but I didn't do more than 40mph in it around the doors. You can feel the extra poke over the 170CR although it doesn't feel any more refined (not that the 170 is unrefined). Just lots of handy little features you will eventually take for granted.How do you attach pics? Do they have to be on the web somewhere and have a web addressed?

Im not sue the GTI logo appears on my screen?

What media system has he got?

Dave

Just the bare bones one, no nav or dynaudio. The GTD logo fills about 1/3 of the screen on start-up and disappears when you start navigating through menus or after about 3 seconds if you don't do anything.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 July 2013, 08:04
Dave, I've got the Discover Media with basic nav and it appears in mine. Not all the time though, only from a cold startup I think. First you see the VW logo and " Welcome to Volkswagen", then GTI appears.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HA54SYM` on 02 July 2013, 08:24
Mmmm will go and look now.

Dave
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 08:25
Dave, I've got the Discover Media with basic nav and it appears in mine. Not all the time though, only from a cold startup I think. First you see the VW logo and " Welcome to Volkswagen", then GTI appears.

Sounds about right, I forgot the finer details as time was against me last night. If my dad had been around an extra day i'd have taken umpteen pics including shots of screens and settings. Can't remember whether there was needle sweep ("staging"). It certainly wasn't there when the stop-start was working - probably only on first key ignition activation, as it is in my Scirocco.

If needle sweep isn't on it'll be a doddle in VCDS. Was only standard on Scirocco R but selectable via VCDS on all other scirooc variants with the newer dial set. I wonder what other activatable goodies VCDS holds - I always like to add beep on locking as it's reassuring to hear a beep when you lock up to know the car is locked.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 July 2013, 08:48
Have been thinking this myself as well about VCDS coding. As the MK7's been out now for over 6 months, to be honest I expected to see a little more on the subject especially on the German forums but very little still seems to exist and it seems the MQB platform isn't still officially 100% integrated into the full version of VCDS yet, although I'm sure it will come.

I'll be taking the door warning lights off the Scirocco when it arrives and putting the red reflectors back in, and would like to retro fit these to the GTD (as the reflectors are the same), but I need the VCDS coding to add to the door module.

On a separate subject, the only slightly disappointing aspect is that the callipers are just the natural bare aluminium colour, as these will most certainly tarnish over time, (as have all my VW callipers), and through those lovely alloys, could let the side down. I thought in the brochure it said they were painted Grey ? Oh, well, might have to colour code them afterall to keep them looking good.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 July 2013, 09:07
It definitely does the staging / needle sweep on startup.

Sounds like the GTD callipers are the same as they were in the mk6. Mine looked ok after 2 years ownership, but they had definitely dulled a lot and not as easy to clean as painted ones.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 02 July 2013, 09:07
Awesome pics MH, that last one is the nuts - great wheels too!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 02 July 2013, 09:11
Hey monkeyhanger, great pics. Couple of questions. How's has your dad found the dog gear box on the car and also have you seen it at night yet with the illuminated door sill strips and ambient lighting? Does it look good? Also you mention there are a few ADC settings even though its not been optioned. Are you able to explain what these are? Does it have econo mode for example dipping the clutch in a dog when coasting??

Cheers
Neil
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 09:19
Maybe with those black accents on the wheels, the calipers need painting gloss black. Perhaps the calipers were painted with an aluminium leaf paint - so hard to tell that from a natural bright cast alloy (unpainted).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 09:27
Hey monkeyhanger, great pics. Couple of questions. How's has your dad found the dog gear box on the car and also have you seen it at night yet with the illuminated door sill strips and ambient lighting? Does it look good? Also you mention there are a few ADC settings even though its not been optioned. Are you able to explain what these are? Does it have econo mode for example dipping the clutch in a dog when coasting??

Cheers
Neil

The "Dog" box? Not sure whether thats a typo or whether you don't like DSG (I dont!). When I wrapped up for the evening it was just dark enough to see the glow off the lit sill protectors - was looking good, but never got an ambient lighting pic. Didn't delve into the ACC settings but they were fully selectable. You can set up all sorts. You can set up Sports/Normal/Eco and Individual. Within |Individual there were loads of things you could individually select like running the car economically whilst setting the steering weighting to the sport setting etc. It was a mix and match of all the component parts including DSG freewheeling/coasting, economy prompts for changes when in manual mode, various modes for the aircon so you set it on high/medium/low and include recirculation as standard to minimise the effort taken to cool the cabin etc. There was far more in there than I can remember. I needed an extra day with it! :embarrassed:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 02 July 2013, 09:35
The ACC also interests me as I have driven 3 hire car Mk7 GT's recently and all of them allowed me to select different modes which would leave you to assume that ACC was active. Strange thing was I could not really tell any difference at all when I played with it which started to make me wish I had not even specified it on my car. I then saw the test on youtube where the camera is showing the suspension travel over the same road in the different modes which made me a little more satisfied it is actually doing something. Still is a bit strange if you did not ask for ACC and it still shows on the dash to play with ????? :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 09:47
The ACC also interests me as I have driven 3 hire car Mk7 GT's recently and all of them allowed me to select different modes which would leave you to assume that ACC was active. Strange thing was I could not really tell any difference at all when I played with it which started to make me wish I had not even specified it on my car. I then saw the test on youtube where the camera is showing the suspension travel over the same road in the different modes which made me a little more satisfied it is actually doing something. Still is a bit strange if you did not ask for ACC and it still shows on the dash to play with ????? :shocked:

If you couldn't tell the difference then maybe it wasn't on there even though the menus allowed you to "make changes". I can tell the difference on my Scirocco and the MK7 Golf version is supposed to be more sophisticated. Mine is in Sport for all but the poorest of roads, then it goes into comfort to soften the blows to the wheels. Never use "Normal" which is the one that "adapts" to the road surface by being constantly variable - it is so close to Sport in firmness that you might as well be in Sport.

If I was getting 19" wheels I would spec ACC, but otherwise not.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 02 July 2013, 10:07
Hey monkeyhanger, great pics. Couple of questions. How's has your dad found the dog gear box on the car and also have you seen it at night yet with the illuminated door sill strips and ambient lighting? Does it look good? Also you mention there are a few ADC settings even though its not been optioned. Are you able to explain what these are? Does it have econo mode for example dipping the clutch in a dog when coasting??

Cheers
Neil

The "Dog" box? Not sure whether thats a typo or whether you don't like DSG (I dont!). When I wrapped up for the evening it was just dark enough to see the glow off the lit sill protectors - was looking good, but never got an ambient lighting pic. Didn't delve into the ACC settings but they were fully selectable. You can set up all sorts. You can set up Sports/Normal/Eco and Individual. Within |Individual there were loads of things you could individually select like running the car economically whilst setting the steering weighting to the sport setting etc. It was a mix and match of all the component parts including DSG freewheeling/coasting, economy prompts for changes when in manual mode, various modes for the aircon so you set it on high/medium/low and include recirculation as standard to minimise the effort taken to cool the cabin etc. There was far more in there than I can remember. I needed an extra day with it! :embarrassed:

Cheers MH. Yeah was meaning DSG, the iPad was in auto correct heaven again! Sounds great .. Only a few more months to wait! Wish they would hurry up and get some GTD demos!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 02 July 2013, 10:11


Found it odd that they hadn't cancelled out all the ACC setting tweaks in the menu when the car hasn't got ACC fitted (was expecting them to be missing altogether or greyed out to exclude selection).

They've probably fitted ACC by mistake  :grin:

Really doesn't make sense to me to have menu options if the option isn't selected.  When you put ACC into sport mode (for example) what is the unit doing when it issues the command?  It must have a return confirmation, which would be missing if the option doesn't exist and that should produce an error?

This is weird...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 02 July 2013, 10:12
I then saw the test on youtube where the camera is showing the suspension travel over the same road in the different modes which made me a little more satisfied it is actually doing something.

Which vid is that? :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 02 July 2013, 10:28
There was a link to a youtube video from this site, i seem to have looked at so many :grin: I think it was the one with an asian looking dude with a beard, it was a good review, he had a camera watching suspension travel in the various modes on the same bit of road, I will try and back track and find it  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 02 July 2013, 10:41
I then saw the test on youtube where the camera is showing the suspension travel over the same road in the different modes which made me a little more satisfied it is actually doing something.

Which vid is that? :cool:

The Chris Harris one shows the changes quite clearly.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27979 (http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27979)

Between 4 minutes and 5.30 mins as he is changing the settings.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 July 2013, 10:45
Yeah I remember watching that video and you can clearly see the difference in suspension travel.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 02 July 2013, 11:22
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC  :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 02 July 2013, 11:31
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC  :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information  :smiley:

DCC and ACC are one of the same thing - Dynamic or Active Chassis Control

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7XNYFnI-eI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7XNYFnI-eI)

The DCC in MK7 is a version 2 and adapts to conditions actively  - Video explains, and Chris Harris seemed impressed. I have an S Line suspension and roads here are quite poor combining to make quite uncomfortable moments! so comfort of ride was #1 on my list to fix!! with generally good GTI/GTD suspension enhanced further by the DCC it seems my experience is going to change quite dramatically :) 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 11:33
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC  :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information  :smiley:

DCC and ACC are the same thing - DCC is what it's called on the continent and also in the MFD of my Scirocco. Dynamic Chassis Control / Adaptive Chassis Control (not to be confused with ADC (Automatic Distance Control).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 02 July 2013, 11:55
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC  :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information  :smiley:

DCC and ACC are the same thing - DCC is what it's called on the continent and also in the MFD of my Scirocco. Dynamic Chassis Control / Adaptive Chassis Control (not to be confused with ADC (Automatic Distance Control).

Or indeed with the other ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control). :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 02 July 2013, 12:02
thats the one, well found, it still has me confused with DCC & ACC  :sad: I am going to restart that thread being as we are now getting our hands on some cars for first hand information  :smiley:

DCC and ACC are the same thing - DCC is what it's called on the continent and also in the MFD of my Scirocco. Dynamic Chassis Control / Adaptive Chassis Control (not to be confused with ADC (Automatic Distance Control).

Or indeed with the other ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control). :grin: :grin: :grin:

Most here now have the acronyms sussed but you can see what a nightmare it would be for the rookies wanting to make an informed decision but baffled by them!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 12:25
Why do VW have 2 or 3 different acronyms for the same system depending on where you are, especially 2 different systems that can have the same (ACC) acronym???  :huh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 02 July 2013, 12:38
Why do VW have 2 or 3 different acronyms for the same system depending on where you are, especially 2 different systems that can have the same (ACC) acronym???  :huh:

I reckon they changed the name at some point and this caused confusion with the regional VW people, like VWUK, so that not all references were changed or something or some people didn't get the message.

My theory is they called it ACC, then later realised they already called the cruise control ACC so switched it to DCC.  Separately the radar for the cruise was called ADC, which probably wouldn't have been much of an issue without the DCC/ACC confusion because now we can mistakenly think the cruise is called ADC and assume all ACC references are to what is actually called DCC.

Could be this is largely due to translations from German to English.  Perhaps these acronyms aren't so confusing in German!  They may not have 'planned' ahead in English although they probably should have.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 13:37
One thing I really didn't like about the interior:-

There is a prominent brightly coloured warning transfer stuck to the passenger side sun visor. It's bright yellow and it's in your face. It is bonded to the visor and won't peel off. It is there to warn you to not to stick a baby in the front seat unless you've deactivated the passenger airbag. I would like the option to remove it - legal arse covering obligation to have it there no doubt.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTD Paul on 02 July 2013, 18:17
Tracker updated overnight from in transit to at dealers, about 2 days later than the car actually landed.  Just waiting for collection date......
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iainmac on 02 July 2013, 18:22
Tracker updated overnight from in transit to at dealers, about 2 days later than the car actually landed.  Just waiting for collection date......


How long was it at 'In Transit' for?  Mine started showing this today.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jrc193 on 02 July 2013, 18:23
Hi Monkeyhanger, The GTD looks stunning and the impact of the  G-techniq C2V3 very impressive. As I have tended to use conventional polishes I'd appreciate some advice on the use of the  G-techniq C2V3 .On a new car is it necessary to clay it first, followed by the application of , for example, Bilt Hamber polish and finish with  G-techniq C2V3. I also understand from what I have read that the g -techniq can be used on windscreens etc and wonder if you have experience of this. Thanks
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Blades72 on 02 July 2013, 18:55
Hi Monkeyhanger, The GTD looks stunning and the impact of the  G-techniq C2V3 very impressive. As I have tended to use conventional polishes I'd appreciate some advice on the use of the  G-techniq C2V3 .On a new car is it necessary to clay it first, followed by the application of , for example, Bilt Hamber polish and finish with  G-techniq C2V3. I also understand from what I have read that the g -techniq can be used on windscreens etc and wonder if you have experience of this. Thanks

Sorry to hijack your questions, I've just ordered some C2V3 and my questions are as above plus did you use it on your alloys? As Ive heard you can (great pics by the way).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 18:57
Hi Monkeyhanger, The GTD looks stunning and the impact of the  G-techniq C2V3 very impressive. As I have tended to use conventional polishes I'd appreciate some advice on the use of the  G-techniq C2V3 .On a new car is it necessary to clay it first, followed by the application of , for example, Bilt Hamber polish and finish with  G-techniq C2V3. I also understand from what I have read that the g -techniq can be used on windscreens etc and wonder if you have experience of this. Thanks

We didn't clay the car, but we did use the G-techniq G-wash to clean it again thoroughly then dry it. The C2V3 got liberally sprayed on (a little too liberal for my liking!) and then rubbed into the the bodywork and all over all the plastic and rubber surfaces (it protects those too without giving residues). We then rubbed the excess off with fresh microfibre cloths, The stuff spreads really far, possibly as a result of using too much and left quite a tough residue to rub off (we did the whole car rather than putting on a few panels at a time and rubbing off - which we should have done). I decided to rinse the residue off with water (which got rid of most of the excess residue leaving the rest to buff off (when dry). The C2V3 bonds firmly to the bodywork apparently, so no danger of washing off the actual functional coat.

So we did a lot wrong (please benefit from my learning curve, well my dads told him we were spraying too much) in adding too much and letting it dry too long (do 2 or 3 panels and rub it off - then you can probably rub your product saturated microfibre cloth all over the last few pabels without adding more product and minimising waste). You may need a lot of microfibre towels when taking the excess off to a glossy shine - the stuff seems to spread a lot. Treated all the windows that aren't swept by a wiper (I think a treated windscreen would be more bother than it is worth).

There are some perfectionists that would have added a few inbetween steps or insisted on the clay bar first. I'd consider washing the car with ironX first if you're getting a white one, lots of embedded trace iron in the paint on the white Sciroccos (maybe on the others, but remains unseen).

The car feels like it is made of teflon when finished. I do wonder whether to dampen a microfibre towel with  the stuff and rub it on. It was quite windy and it looked like maybe 25% of what was sprayed was being carried away in the wind instead of getting on the car, and I probably wrang about 100ml excess from the "wipe on" microfibre cloth.

Beading was excellent once finished and my dad says although it was raining all the way down to southampton today. The car was a breeze to clean (following a 350 mile trip!) with a quick hozing down and a light wipe with a microfibre cloth.

I get my microfibre cloths from Costco - about a tenner for 36!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 July 2013, 18:59
Hi Monkeyhanger, The GTD looks stunning and the impact of the  G-techniq C2V3 very impressive. As I have tended to use conventional polishes I'd appreciate some advice on the use of the  G-techniq C2V3 .On a new car is it necessary to clay it first, followed by the application of , for example, Bilt Hamber polish and finish with  G-techniq C2V3. I also understand from what I have read that the g -techniq can be used on windscreens etc and wonder if you have experience of this. Thanks

Sorry to hijack your questions, I've just ordered some C2V3 and my questions are as above plus did you use it on your alloys? As Ive heard you can (great pics by the way).

Yes, used it on the alloys no bother. If it'd been my car, I might've given the wheels another coat a week or so later. First time I have ever moved away from traditional hard wax and was surprised how easy it was despite the rookie mistakes.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTD Paul on 02 July 2013, 19:05
In transit for just over 2 weeks
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 02 July 2013, 19:43
monkeyhanger, out of interest how long did the coating take you? And how long do you reckon it would take if you hadn't put too much on?

I've managed to get GuardX thrown in, is there any point in doing this to mine when I get it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 July 2013, 22:59
monkeyhanger, out of interest how long did the coating take you? And how long do you reckon it would take if you hadn't put too much on?

I've managed to get GuardX thrown in, is there any point in doing this to mine when I get it?

Probably would've taken me 2 hours on my own to wash the car, dry it and apply the C2V3 then buff off. I will wipe it on next time so I can spread the excess as I go, or maybe spray on 1 half and use the excess on the cloth for further panels.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 03 July 2013, 23:17
monkeyhanger, out of interest how long did the coating take you? And how long do you reckon it would take if you hadn't put too much on?

I've managed to get GuardX thrown in, is there any point in doing this to mine when I get it?

Probably would've taken me 2 hours on my own to wash the car, dry it and apply the C2V3 then buff off. I will wipe it on next time so I can spread the excess as I go, or maybe spray on 1 half and use the excess on the cloth for further panels.

Would you mind posting a link to the "exact" product you bought :smiley:

I'm defo gonna buy some for my Pure White steed.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Blades72 on 03 July 2013, 23:50
monkeyhanger, out of interest how long did the coating take you? And how long do you reckon it would take if you hadn't put too much on?

I've managed to get GuardX thrown in, is there any point in doing this to mine when I get it?

Probably would've taken me 2 hours on my own to wash the car, dry it and apply the C2V3 then buff off. I will wipe it on next time so I can spread the excess as I go, or maybe spray on 1 half and use the excess on the cloth for further panels.

Would you mind posting a link to the "exact" product you bought :smiley:

I'm defo gonna buy some for my Pure White steed.
Try this link.
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2v3-liquid-crystal/
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2013, 07:32
Would you mind posting a link to the "exact" product you bought :smiley:

I'm defo gonna buy some for my Pure White steed.
Try this link.
http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c2v3-liquid-crystal/
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Yep, that's what I got and where I got it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 04 July 2013, 08:03
That's a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be. Any idea if its worth doing to a car that has been GuardX'd?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 July 2013, 08:48
That's a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be. Any idea if its worth doing to a car that has been GuardX'd?

It says it can be used over any prior treatment, so yes I'd imagine it can't hurt.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 04 July 2013, 11:40
That's a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be. Any idea if its worth doing to a car that has been GuardX'd?

It says it can be used over any prior treatment, so yes I'd imagine it can't hurt.

So it does. Whoops!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 04 July 2013, 13:55
Going to try some of this after I put on my Dodo Juice Wax  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 July 2013, 19:09
Going to try some of this after I put on my Dodo Juice Wax  :smiley:

Pulmans had waxed my dad's GTD and it went over that no bother.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 07 July 2013, 17:57
Went to dealers to day to arrange pick up date, which is going to be a week tomorrow as I am away for a few days this week. Resisted the urge to go and see the car as it still had the transit wrappings on. Roll on next week!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 07 July 2013, 20:12
Went to dealers to day to arrange pick up date, which is going to be a week tomorrow as I am away for a few days this week. Resisted the urge to go and see the car as it still had the transit wrappings on. Roll on next week!

Hey Kendo,

Can't wait to see some pics of your Oryx White GTD with pano roof. A first for the forum!

I bet you're dead excited :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 07 July 2013, 21:50
Should have some deep black car porn pics on Tuesday.

 :drool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 08 July 2013, 01:11
Went to dealers to day to arrange pick up date, which is going to be a week tomorrow as I am away for a few days this week. Resisted the urge to go and see the car as it still had the transit wrappings on. Roll on next week!

Hey Kendo,

Can't wait to see some pics of your Oryx White GTD with pano roof. A first for the forum!

I bet you're dead excited :laugh:

I can't wait mate I was more than a little cheesed off when I realised it arrived the week I was going away, but got to look on the bright side it want supposed to be here until Aug/Sept so can't complain.
The dealer told me that they had a customer who waited until mine arrived to order because he wanted to see the colour in the flesh, apparently he was impressed (even with the wrappers on) and ordered one.
So hopefully it will look as good as I hope :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 08 July 2013, 20:38
Make sure you post some good pics of the pano roof Kendo !

Keen to know how it looks and feels  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 08 July 2013, 20:45
Make sure you post some good pics of the pano roof Kendo !

Keen to know how it looks and feels  :smiley:

Will do mate  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 09 July 2013, 21:59
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/6395694e-8c86-42a3-8506-aab5e51e9554.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/6395694e-8c86-42a3-8506-aab5e51e9554.jpg.html)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/IMG_0640.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/IMG_0640.jpg.html)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/IMG_0638.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/IMG_0638.jpg.html)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/ee638b8b-b123-4b47-839a-c01d2fafda6c.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/ee638b8b-b123-4b47-839a-c01d2fafda6c.jpg.html)
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/d4cf0aee-df70-4220-abb2-6c5353cf0dec.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/d4cf0aee-df70-4220-abb2-6c5353cf0dec.jpg.html)

Picked him up today.
Awesome, simply awesome.
Totally blown away with it. Apologies for the poor picture quality, I'll do some proper ones when I've cleaned the bugs off.

Away to read the manual :nerd:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 09 July 2013, 22:02

Picked him up today.
Awesome, simply awesome.
Totally blown away with it. Apologies for the poor picture quality, I'll do some proper ones when I've cleaned the bugs off.

Away to read the manual :nerd:

Congrats mate, looking good  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 09 July 2013, 22:54
Lovely looking car, congrats you lucky bastard! :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 09 July 2013, 22:56
Very nice mate. Lots of bed time reading tonight I'd imagine :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 09 July 2013, 23:12
Looks great!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 09 July 2013, 23:21
Bridgestones by the way.



It looks better in the metal, they were just some quick snaps while it was still clean.

Difficult in the strong sunlight.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 09 July 2013, 23:22
Nice car mate looks lovely !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 10 July 2013, 07:40
Looking good mate, congrats!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Thornster on 10 July 2013, 09:30
Very nice - really want mine now!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 10 July 2013, 09:32
Car looks great !

By the way did it arrive with bridgestones ?  When I ordered mine last week i told the dealer dont bring it with dunlops, I want Bridgstones ideally too.

He said he cant really influence it, their demo car had dunlops so it seems some come with Bridgestones from the factory ? Did you specify them ?

cheers
Andy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 July 2013, 09:35
Car looks great !

By the way did it arrive with bridgestones ?  When I ordered mine last week i told the dealer dont bring it with dunlops, I want Bridgstones ideally too.

He said he cant really influence it, their demo car had dunlops so it seems some come with Bridgestones from the factory ? Did you specify them ?

cheers
Andy

LOL how do you expect the dealer to influence what tyres come on the car? The factory throw on whatever is easiest to hand on the day your car rolls by the tyre fitter on the assembly line. I have bridgestones on mine, a car on the same transporter as mine had Dunlops... a demo I saw had Michellins. It's completely random.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 10 July 2013, 09:43
Black looks ver nice mate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 10 July 2013, 12:19
Joe

some manufacturers can.. When I had a new Fiat Coupe Turbo back in 1998 you could choose between Pirelli P Zero and Michelin I think !

I guess VW are churning out too many to consider that !

Andy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 July 2013, 12:24

I guess VW are churning out too many to consider that !



I'd say so! I've never known it to be an option with VW anyway!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 July 2013, 12:26
I wonder why they have so many different tyres anyway?  Do they really buy in 3,4 or 5 different makes of tyre for each wheel size they have?  Why not just stick with one make?  And if they're using so many one tyre manufacturer can't keep up with production then where is everyone else getting tyres from that manufacturer?

Also, why jumble them all up?  You'd think a given production run would see all vehicles come out with the same tyres!

EDIT:
It occurs to me that the tyre manufacturers might be pushing to get a certain % of the production cars fitted with their tyres (and cutting the cost the larger % they can get) so that they will sell more replacements as many people will just ask for the same tyre they had before when they need to change.  I guess that explains it...

EDIT2:
If the above is true it can't be hard for them to make the tyre type an option on request.  Obviously they couldn't make it an option other than by special request or that would mess with the numbers they agreed with the manufacturers.  I guess they can't be bothered though!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 10 July 2013, 12:45
maybe they are worried its like F1 and Pirelli..relying on one make can be embarrasing if they all explode !  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 10 July 2013, 15:00
(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/IMG_0663.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/IMG_0663.jpg.html)

(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/IMG_0645.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/IMG_0645.jpg.html)

(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/IMG_0654.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/IMG_0654.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 July 2013, 15:07
Hey hey! Nice. :cool:

What have you got hanging from the mirror though?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 10 July 2013, 15:14
Stunning GTI buddy  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JJH on 10 July 2013, 15:21
Not my new arrival, but someones....
Just drove past Marshalls VW in Scunhorpe, they have a pre-pdi, black 3dr GTD with leather. Very nice whose ever that is. Wheels look decent.
Was informed that GTD orders made today are due for delivery in December.

Was in Germany last week and saw a GTD fully loaded at the Burscheid dealer with a price tag of euro 44,899!

Roll on September.......

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 July 2013, 15:48

EDIT2:
If the above is true it can't be hard for them to make the tyre type an option on request.  Obviously they couldn't make it an option other than by special request or that would mess with the numbers they agreed with the manufacturers.  I guess they can't be bothered though!

I'm kinda with VW with this one. What next, specify the exact sheep that the wool came off for your carpet mats? Honestly, I would say 99.99% of people could not give 2 fiddlers what tyres are fitted to the car. Ask an average person on the street what brand of tyre is on their  car and they wouldn't know or care!

As long as the aren't fitting cheap ditch finders to the car, and lets face it they aren't, well then, does it really matter?

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 10 July 2013, 15:57
Hey hey! Nice. :cool:

What have you got hanging from the mirror though?

That is Wolfi - the VW Wolfsburg mascot.

Bought on my last factory visit.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 July 2013, 16:12
I'm kinda with VW with this one. What next, specify the exact sheep that the wool came off for your carpet mats? Honestly, I would say 99.99% of people could not give 2 fiddlers what tyres are fitted to the car. Ask an average person on the street what brand of tyre is on their  car and they wouldn't know or care!

As long as the aren't fitting cheap ditch finders to the car, and lets face it they aren't, well then, does it really matter?

You make a good point.  There are a few chaps on here quiet keen to avoid certain brands of tyres who would probably like the choice, but like you say they have to draw the line somewhere.

That is Wolfi - the VW Wolfsburg mascot.

Any chance of a close up? :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 July 2013, 16:59
Great car!

Interesting that the speedo shows both mph and km/h - wish they wouldn't do that (but I understand why they do).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 10 July 2013, 17:44
Great car!

Interesting that the speedo shows both mph and km/h - wish they wouldn't do that (but I understand why they do).


I was kind of hoping they wouldn't as it's not like that in the current brochure but looking at it i don't mind either way.


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/6e4e5682f1625079c4b8ad6826a2de02_zps3b695080.jpg)


Smashin looking beast there mate!! Not jealous much! :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 July 2013, 17:46
I'd prefer without too but its not a deal breaker!  Looks better without though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 July 2013, 18:17
Agreed. Luckily we switched to KM/h a few years ago. Here's mine

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/null_zpsecdf37f9.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 10 July 2013, 19:02
Agreed. Luckily we switched to KM/h a few years ago. Here's mine

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/null_zpsecdf37f9.jpg)

That's well nice Joe, I prefer with both as I do drive in France from time to time  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 10 July 2013, 19:50
Looks amazing... well jel  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 July 2013, 22:46
Black is definitely the fastest colour - fastest to get made that is!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 11 July 2013, 14:22
Great updates to this thread. Mine can't come soon enough!,
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 11 July 2013, 16:21
Speedo wise, I don't know why they don't do exactly the same as they do on a poverty spec polo I hired recently. It had only MPH on the speedo and then had a digital KMH readout on the MFD. Best of both worlds really (although I would like them to go one step further and make the KMH readout switchable)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 11 July 2013, 17:07
Speedo wise, I don't know why they don't do exactly the same as they do on a poverty spec polo I hired recently. It had only MPH on the speedo and then had a digital KMH readout on the MFD. Best of both worlds really (although I would like them to go one step further and make the KMH readout switchable)


I think thats what most of us were hoping for, thats how it is on the mk6.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 11 July 2013, 20:11
For those of you who are interested..

(http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/darrong/IMG_0514.jpg) (http://s796.photobucket.com/user/darrong/media/IMG_0514.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 11 July 2013, 21:03
For those of you who are interested..

Wait, yours arrived?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 11 July 2013, 21:22
No smugness whatsoever Bear.

Just thought some in here might be interested.

Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 11 July 2013, 21:28
No smugness whatsoever Bear.

Just thought some in here might be interested.

Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.

Hell no, I love hearing and seeing info from you guys lucky enough to have their cars.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 11 July 2013, 21:29
No smugness whatsoever Bear.

Just thought some in here might be interested.

Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.

What? Am very confused now.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 11 July 2013, 21:30
Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.

I for one enjoy your posts and pics.

I don't thing Bear meant any harm. It's just his sense of humour :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 11 July 2013, 21:36
Maybe I should stop posting on here and just enjoy my car if it upsets people.

I for one enjoy your posts and pics.

I don't thing Bear meant any harm. It's just his sense of humour :wink:


With you there H5O... I don't think Bear has a bad bone in his body based on my experience of this Forum
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 11 July 2013, 21:38
Apologies Bear, I misunderstood you, I thought you were being sarcy.

My fault.
 :kiss:

Sorry again.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 11 July 2013, 21:39
There wasn't any description so I didn't know what to make of it.  Im sorry man. :sad:

How's it drive? :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 11 July 2013, 21:40
Apologies Bear, I misunderstood you, I thought you were being sarcy.

My fault.
 :kiss:

Sorry again.


Is sarcy bad???    :wink: (J/k) 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 11 July 2013, 21:53
VW have done a brilliant job with the driving dynamics on this car.
The suspension tweaks are instantly noticeable, 'normal' mode seems perfect until you change to 'comfort' mode. Perfect for long journeys.
'Sport' should be renamed train track mode.

Handling? Well, this car is just so much more stable and assured along the twisties and handles the everyday poor road surfaces so much better.

A big leap forwards from the mk6.




Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 11 July 2013, 21:59
VW have done a brilliant job with the driving dynamics on this car.
The suspension tweaks are instantly noticeable, 'normal' mode seems perfect until you change to 'comfort' mode. Perfect for long journeys.
'Sport' should be renamed train track mode.

Handling? Well, this car is just so much more stable and assured along the twisties and handles the everyday poor road surfaces so much better.

A big leap forwards from the mk6.


Such a stunning car... I've been in Bristol for the last 2 weeks and was sure I would see one in the flesh, but, not a hope. Those who have their's already say they are even better in the metal..is this true?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 15 July 2013, 22:53
Hi
Finally got it today, have had very little time but took some pics with iPhone apologies for the poor quality. I will try and get some better ones later in the week. ps I love it  :laugh:
[imghttp://(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/photo1_zps349043fe.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/photo1_zps349043fe.jpg.html)][/img]
(http://[URL=http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/photo2_zps838ac008.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/photo2_zps838ac008.jpg)[/URL][/img]
(http://[URL=http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/photo3_zps63e02f5f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/photo3_zps63e02f5f.jpg)[/URL][/img]
(http://[URL=http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/photo4_zpsb9893a2f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/photo4_zpsb9893a2f.jpg)[/URL][/img]
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(http://[URL=http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg)[/URL][/img]
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 15 July 2013, 23:00
(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/photo2_zps838ac008.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/photo2_zps838ac008.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/photo3_zps63e02f5f.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/photo3_zps63e02f5f.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/photo4_zpsb9893a2f.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/photo4_zpsb9893a2f.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/photo5_zpse517f883.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/photo5_zpse517f883.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 15 July 2013, 23:02
Come on Kendo get those pictures sorted  :laugh:

Is that Rutherglen Arnold Clark?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 15 July 2013, 23:06
Come on Kendo get those pictures sorted  :laugh:

Is that Rutherglen Arnold Clark?

Lol sorry got confuddled!

Its Advantage Stirling, very impressed with them, and for those interested it came with Bridgestones :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 15 July 2013, 23:06
Congrats Kendo, that is stunning!! Must be one of the first in Scotland
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: barrym381 on 15 July 2013, 23:07
Come on Kendo get those pictures sorted  :laugh:

Is that Rutherglen Arnold Clark?

Lol sorry got confuddled!

Its Advantage Stirling, very impressed with them, and for those interested it came with Bridgestones :-)
that looks stunning mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 15 July 2013, 23:12
Stunning!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 15 July 2013, 23:13
Hey Kendo, we need lots of closeup detailed shots of that sumptuous oryx white paint jobby.

Looks incredible by the way.

The black and white colour scheme looks really menacing :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 15 July 2013, 23:19
Definitely got the Storm Trooper vibe goin' on, more so even than a white rocco with pan-roof.

Stunning car, no wonder you're pleased.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 15 July 2013, 23:35
That Oryx looks stunning. No wonder you are pleased with it.
I wonder though with a days driving if it just looks like pure white as it will get dirty easier?!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 16 July 2013, 00:00
Absolutely gorgeous car Kendo! I wish you many miles of happy motoring, brilliant photos, but makes the wait for mine all the more unbearable lol  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 16 July 2013, 00:41
Thanks very much for all the comments Guys, really kind of you, I wont get time to get it all polished up until the weekend , but once it is and if the sun is shining I'll try and get some better shops of the paint, sunroof etc.

Here are some night shots tried to capture the ambient lighting in the kick plates and doors  :smiley:

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/05D0E67C-C7D0-48EA-B2F2-1A65E113EA9E-3711-0000033DF78FF7BD_zpsa13550cf.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/05D0E67C-C7D0-48EA-B2F2-1A65E113EA9E-3711-0000033DF78FF7BD_zpsa13550cf.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/9C083BA3-4034-4703-9BCE-21C9778801DE-3711-0000033E2E345A41_zpsd1ed9fb7.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/9C083BA3-4034-4703-9BCE-21C9778801DE-3711-0000033E2E345A41_zpsd1ed9fb7.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/7C11B003-9B4F-4E0D-A2C4-61633BEC2B61-3711-0000033E123206A5_zpsc64d4741.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/7C11B003-9B4F-4E0D-A2C4-61633BEC2B61-3711-0000033E123206A5_zpsc64d4741.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/6FCBA0CC-437B-4CA8-AB98-626414C7D53F-3711-0000033DDAB1E080_zps2d564d1a.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/6FCBA0CC-437B-4CA8-AB98-626414C7D53F-3711-0000033DDAB1E080_zps2d564d1a.jpg.html)

Apologies for poor quality, but it gives you an idea of what its like hopefully!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2013, 07:55
Interior lights look way  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 16 July 2013, 08:43
That Oryx looks stunning. No wonder you are pleased with it.
I wonder though with a days driving if it just looks like pure white as it will get dirty easier?!

Does it really differ much from pure white? I saw this colour on a Scirocco and at first I thought it was pure/candy white.

That said, I thought pure was just another name for candy white... Until I parked beside a mate's mk6. The candy was creamy in comparison.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 16 July 2013, 08:47
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg

Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2013, 10:25
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg

Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.

I don't think the GTD comes with logos. Only on the GTI with PP
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 16 July 2013, 11:11
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg

Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.

I don't think the GTD comes with logos. Only on the GTI with PP

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w568/ricepop71/GTD_zps008627bc.jpg)

This is a screen shot from the latest price list, 5th point down says, 'Grey' Brake callipers with 'GTD' Logo.

Surely these should be fitted if its in the brochure.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 16 July 2013, 11:42
Awesome stuff Kendo,
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2013, 11:48
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg

Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.

I don't think the GTD comes with logos. Only on the GTI with PP

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w568/ricepop71/GTD_zps008627bc.jpg)

This is a screen shot from the latest price list, 5th point down says, 'Grey' Brake callipers with 'GTD' Logo.

Surely these should be fitted if its in the brochure.

I could be mistaken but I've not seen any GTD's with the logo.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 16 July 2013, 12:07
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg

Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.

I don't think the GTD comes with logos. Only on the GTI with PP

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w568/ricepop71/GTD_zps008627bc.jpg)

This is a screen shot from the latest price list, 5th point down says, 'Grey' Brake callipers with 'GTD' Logo.

Surely these should be fitted if its in the brochure.

I could be mistaken but I've not seen any GTD's with the logo.

Just took a look at the brochure and it also says for the GTI red brake calipers with gti logo, which none seem to have unless with the performance pack.

Are we on MY 14 yet, maybe there will be a change then?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 July 2013, 12:23
MY14 was from BW22, so yes we are.

As far as I'm aware only the PP adds the logo onto the calipers.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 16 July 2013, 12:58
As far as I'm aware only the PP adds the logo onto the calipers.

That's how I understand it too, but if people wanted to kick up a fuss about their stock cars not having the GTI or GTD logo on the calipers, they would have something in writing to at least have a go with!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 July 2013, 13:02
As far as I'm aware only the PP adds the logo onto the calipers.

That's how I understand it too, but if people wanted to kick up a fuss about their stock cars not having the GTI or GTD logo on the calipers, they would have something in writing to at least have a go with!

Yes, very good point - as that's not what the website/brochure states!  I'm guessing there is a clause somewhere that states something along the lines of 'subject to change' or 'may differ from the brochure' etc etc so they can wriggle out of it.

On the plus side, another its another upside to the PP - it really is a no brainer!!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 16 July 2013, 13:45
Oh I'm sure they have some very good "get out of jail" cards ready to pull out of the pile!  Haha, the logo alone makes that investment sooo worthwhile eh?! ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 July 2013, 14:03
Oh I'm sure they have some very good "get out of jail" cards ready to pull out of the pile!  Haha, the logo alone makes that investment sooo worthwhile eh?! ;)

Oh yes!  Along with the bigger brakes, extra power, pub bragging factor etc etc  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 16 July 2013, 14:07
Oh yes!  Along with the bigger brakes, extra power, pub bragging factor etc etc  :cool:

Haha!  Standard brakes are more than adequate, extra power is negligible, there to justify the price and offset the extra weight of the front diff, from which you may see some benefit in some circumstances! ;)

Personally, I vote pub bragging factor as the biggest justification for the extra spend!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 16 July 2013, 14:23
the front diff, from which you may see some benefit in some circumstances! ;)

Like every single time you accelerate hard on an uneven surface or corner in a manner to which a GTI deserves to be cornered.  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 16 July 2013, 15:08
If the standard car had the GTI logos then short of pulling the engine out to get a look at the diff, or getting a wheel off and measuring the diameter of the disc brakes, how would you know if the car had the PP on it or not?

I do wonder how much problems there might be buying second hand as it is...  Although the same issue would occur with the DCC.  I've never bought a used car that claimed to be fitted with options that would not be visible, what normally happens in these circumstances?  Can you check the car's spec on a database somehow?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 16 July 2013, 15:34
If the standard car had the GTI logos then short of pulling the engine out to get a look at the diff, or getting a wheel off and measuring the diameter of the disc brakes, how would you know if the car had the PP on it or not?

I do wonder how much problems there might be buying second hand as it is...  Although the same issue would occur with the DCC.  I've never bought a used car that claimed to be fitted with options that would not be visible, what normally happens in these circumstances?  Can you check the car's spec on a database somehow?

It's called GTI Performance on the log book maybe? Like when you insure it there is a seperate choice for the GTI Performance.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 16 July 2013, 15:44
Like every single time you accelerate hard on an uneven surface or corner in a manner to which a GTI deserves to be cornered.  :laugh:

Which is precisely why I haven't gone for it, trusting that the XDS+ is more than adequate for my light-footed needs, which by all accounts, it is!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 16 July 2013, 19:21
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/D5517E53-8F0C-4589-8EFB-1FBB150187B3-3711-00000317C700FB8C_zps26262dc8.jpg

Great car kendo, but aren't the callipers supposed to be grey with GTD logos.

I definitely saw an image somewhere that showed the calipers light grey with white GTD written on them and I am aware they did say that in the brochure, so I think you are right, however I just put it down to there probably being small print advising that specification could be subject to change, seems odd however that they would make a feature of it and then not follow through !!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 16 July 2013, 19:33
Looks great mate bet you are well chuffed.

Don't forget you promised us sunroof guys some pano roof pics  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 16 July 2013, 20:20
Brilliant one Kendo... you must be well chuffed....congrats
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 16 July 2013, 21:28
Congrats Kendo.  I'm well jealous.  Loving the ambient lighting pics.

Roll on unconfirmed BW38!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 16 July 2013, 22:16
Looks great mate bet you are well chuffed.

Don't forget you promised us sunroof guys some pano roof pics  :laugh:
As promised mate

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/4A6A4A99-6AA2-40FD-B770-E81966CA7ED7-5457-000004DFB9AF8782_zps343ab780.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/4A6A4A99-6AA2-40FD-B770-E81966CA7ED7-5457-000004DFB9AF8782_zps343ab780.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/AB2E042B-9301-400A-ADB2-2859610CED77-5457-000004DFDEB2E815_zps4df3bf6d.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/AB2E042B-9301-400A-ADB2-2859610CED77-5457-000004DFDEB2E815_zps4df3bf6d.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/2051F3FE-9614-4B54-B0A2-E3E99F40E200-5457-000004E0058E0923_zps1a63ee93.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/2051F3FE-9614-4B54-B0A2-E3E99F40E200-5457-000004E0058E0923_zps1a63ee93.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/6F720DC0-A2B1-4E81-ADDA-56945EED2FAF-5457-000004E030547DF5_zpsf58e2827.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/6F720DC0-A2B1-4E81-ADDA-56945EED2FAF-5457-000004E030547DF5_zpsf58e2827.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/2017E63B-DD1C-400E-992E-042FA12FA8FF-5457-000004E1172F0742_zps1c3f4d77.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/2017E63B-DD1C-400E-992E-042FA12FA8FF-5457-000004E1172F0742_zps1c3f4d77.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/2017E63B-DD1C-400E-992E-042FA12FA8FF-5457-000004E1172F0742_zps1c3f4d77.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/2017E63B-DD1C-400E-992E-042FA12FA8FF-5457-000004E1172F0742_zps1c3f4d77.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/6A4096AA-ED39-43EB-968A-66ECEC29A4B8-5457-000004E0836AEF50_zps8353a4ad.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/6A4096AA-ED39-43EB-968A-66ECEC29A4B8-5457-000004E0836AEF50_zps8353a4ad.jpg.html)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/547A1D79-9FF4-4E6F-9253-12E7E0F35D9E-5457-000004E13F9E5B54_zps4e51ea71.jpg) (http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/kendogreen/media/GTD/547A1D79-9FF4-4E6F-9253-12E7E0F35D9E-5457-000004E13F9E5B54_zps4e51ea71.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 16 July 2013, 22:16
Brilliant one Kendo... you must be well chuffed....congrats

Cheers mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 16 July 2013, 22:17
Congrats Kendo.  I'm well jealous.  Loving the ambient lighting pics.

Roll on unconfirmed BW38!

Cheers Dippy !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2013, 22:21
You need to get rid of that sticker in the window   :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 16 July 2013, 22:27
You need to get rid of that sticker in the window   :smiley:

Too right, I've asked for that to be in my file in writing, no dealer stickers of any kind in any windows!  If there are, it'll stay in the showroom until they take them off!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 16 July 2013, 22:36
You need to get rid of that sticker in the window   :smiley:

I know it's on the list  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 16 July 2013, 22:44
Very, very nice.
 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 16 July 2013, 23:10
Roof looks fab !  So glad I  specced it, just add tons of light into the cabin.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 16 July 2013, 23:30
Great car inside and out Kendo. Love the pics!!

Do you have a photo of your instrument panel and is the line between the rev counter and speedo red or grey?

Also is there a sound actuator fitted on yours? Does it sound good inside and outside the cabin?

Last question, is there any GTD logo on the seats like the MKVI?

Cheers
Neil
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 July 2013, 00:37
Great car inside and out Kendo. Love the pics!!

Do you have a photo of your instrument panel and is the line between the rev counter and speedo red or grey?

Also is there a sound actuator fitted on yours? Does it sound good inside and outside the cabin?

Last question, is there any GTD logo on the seats like the MKVI?

Cheers
Neil

There was no GTD logos on the Mk6 seats. Only the GTI had them, on the headrests. There's no logos on the mk7 GTI headrests.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 19 July 2013, 20:39
Great car inside and out Kendo. Love the pics!!

Do you have a photo of your instrument panel and is the line between the rev counter and speedo red or grey?

Also is there a sound actuator fitted on yours? Does it sound good inside and outside the cabin?

Last question, is there any GTD logo on the seats like the MKVI?

Cheers
Neil

Hi Neil

Thanks for the comments. There is a red stripe running across the top of the instrument panel between the rev counter and speedo.

No logos on the seats, and as for the sound actuator I am afraid I would have to plead ignorance on such a thing. If it is standard then it is on it, but I never specced it.
Hopefully one of the gurus on here will be able to help you with that one!

 :smiley:

ps Ill take a pic of the instruments for you
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 20 July 2013, 11:22
Kendo

Do you have the standard media unit ?  If so how are you finding it, doing the job fine ?

Andy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 20 July 2013, 13:17
Loving the pics Kendo! Beautiful looking car and thanks for the pictures! 8)  Quick question, what are the symbols that are lit by the hazard button? And do they stay lit all the time?


(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a510/kendogreen/GTD/6FCBA0CC-437B-4CA8-AB98-626414C7D53F-3711-0000033DDAB1E080_zps2d564d1a.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 July 2013, 15:34
They are the passenger airbag warning lights and only stay lit for less than a minute or so after you set off.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 20 July 2013, 17:20
They are the passenger airbag warning lights and only stay lit for less than a minute or so after you set off.


Thanks Joe. ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 21 July 2013, 19:33
Is there an option to turn the screen off, but still have audio? Or must it be on all the time. If it has to be on, how bright is it at night?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 July 2013, 21:34
Is there an option to turn the screen off, but still have audio? Or must it be on all the time. If it has to be on, how bright is it at night?

Yes it can be turned off. Not sure if it still displays radio station name or clock in that case though,haven't tried it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 22 July 2013, 00:28
Hi all

Sorry for silence its been a busy few days.

I know that when the unit is turned off it shows a clock which you have to select, I have not yet worked out how to have it on the clock whilst playing, but Ill try now that Joe has said it's possible as I quite like the simplicity of the clockface.

Also there are controls on the unit (apparently to dim the dash and ambient lighting) so if you find it bright you should be able to dim it.

On the whole the media unit seems ok, sound is reasonable for standard kit. I noticed that to date no album art has appeared when using my iPhone, but I haven't had time to investigate this any further. I haven't used an SD card yet but have ordered a new one so will give that a bash this week and report back.



Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iainmac on 22 July 2013, 18:59
Here she is........picking up on Thursday!  :grin: :grin: :grin:

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww247/iainmac_01/photo4.jpg) (http://s724.photobucket.com/user/iainmac_01/media/photo4.jpg.html)

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww247/iainmac_01/photo31.jpg) (http://s724.photobucket.com/user/iainmac_01/media/photo31.jpg.html)

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww247/iainmac_01/photo22.jpg) (http://s724.photobucket.com/user/iainmac_01/media/photo22.jpg.html)

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww247/iainmac_01/photo11.jpg) (http://s724.photobucket.com/user/iainmac_01/media/photo11.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 July 2013, 19:06
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iainmac on 22 July 2013, 19:09
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Thanks, Craig.  Yours can't be far off?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 22 July 2013, 19:12
Iainmac - stunning!  Loving the CSG  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 July 2013, 19:13
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Thanks, Craig.  Yours can't be far off?

Hopefully this weekend Iain  :smiley:

Love the wheels on your CSC. They look fantastic. You must be really excited for Thursday. When did it arrive at your dealers?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iainmac on 22 July 2013, 19:18
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Thanks, Craig.  Yours can't be far off?

Hopefully this weekend Iain  :smiley:


Love the wheels on your CSC. They look fantastic. You must be really excited for Thursday. When did it arrive at your dealers?

Yup, I'm pretty excited! :grin:  Delighted with the wheel and colour combo.  Car came into dealer on Fri but I haven't seen it yet as I live in the Western Isles.  Looking forward to a wee roadtrip at the end of the week!  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 22 July 2013, 19:24
Great colour! And those wheels look awesome!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 July 2013, 19:27
Beautiful Iain. Congratulations !! :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Thanks, Craig.  Yours can't be far off?

Hopefully this weekend Iain  :smiley:


Love the wheels on your CSC. They look fantastic. You must be really excited for Thursday. When did it arrive at your dealers?

Yup, I'm pretty excited! :grin:  Delighted with the wheel and colour combo.  Car came into dealer on Fri but I haven't seen it yet as I live in the Western Isles.  Looking forward to a wee roadtrip at the end of the week!  :smiley: :smiley:

That will be one great road trip!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 22 July 2013, 20:24
Wow Iain...stunning mate, good for you  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 22 July 2013, 20:37
Iain, I know its been said but those 19" wheels look superb! Love the colour too. Very seriously tempted to change my colour but I'm too fearful my order may get pushed back as a result. Just can't risk it.

I've said it before but there is something alluring about Carbon Steel being exclusive to the GTI/GTD's.

For instance if somebody with a GT specs up Bi-Xenons with rear LED's and Santiago wheels, they still can't order it in Carbon Steel :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 22 July 2013, 20:40
For instance if somebody with a GT specs up Bi-Xenons with rear LED's and Santiago wheels, they still can't order it in Carbon Steel :evil:

How long do you reckon that will last for? :rolleyes: I don't trust VW one little bit. :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 22 July 2013, 20:44
How long do you reckon that will last for? :rolleyes: I don't trust VW one little bit. :whistle:

Getting so cynical now Bill :cry:

I reckons CS will stay exclusive for quite some time :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 July 2013, 20:45
For instance if somebody with a GT specs up Bi-Xenons with rear LED's and Santiago wheels, they still can't order it in Carbon Steel :evil:

How long do you reckon that will last for? :rolleyes: I don't trust VW one little bit. :whistle:

It's been the case since the MK6 was launched.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 22 July 2013, 20:45
I doubt that CS will ever be available on lower models, it's been exclusive to the GTI/D since the mk6 came out.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 July 2013, 20:47
At the end of the day you would know you have the real McCoy. That's all that matters!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 22 July 2013, 23:17


Gorgeous car Iain, love the wheels and the colour, I tried to spec the wheels but would have had to ditch the sunroof, so I chose it,  but I do wish I had them as well as they look stunning.

Love the colour as well, if I had known you could have specced Carbon steel at the time I would have gone for it but it wasn't on the configurator, having said that as a result I ordered Oryx white and I have to say I do love it especially in the sun as it really pops, but I think next time it will be Carbon steel.

I had never driven a golf before I took delivery of mine and I am really enjoying it.

Have fun when you get it mate - enjoy!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 22 July 2013, 23:25
Here she is........picking up on Thursday!  :grin: :grin: :grin:

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww247/iainmac_01/photo4.jpg) (http://s724.photobucket.com/user/iainmac_01/media/photo4.jpg.html)

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww247/iainmac_01/photo31.jpg) (http://s724.photobucket.com/user/iainmac_01/media/photo31.jpg.html)

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww247/iainmac_01/photo22.jpg) (http://s724.photobucket.com/user/iainmac_01/media/photo22.jpg.html)

(http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww247/iainmac_01/photo11.jpg) (http://s724.photobucket.com/user/iainmac_01/media/photo11.jpg.html)

Just WOW - fantastic!

Only one issue - you have made me want to change from Tornado Red to Carbon again - LOL
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iainmac on 23 July 2013, 00:31


Gorgeous car Iain, love the wheels and the colour, I tried to spec the wheels but would have had to ditch the sunroof, so I chose it,  but I do wish I had them as well as they look stunning.

Love the colour as well, if I had known you could have specced Carbon steel at the time I would have gone for it but it wasn't on the configurator, having said that as a result I ordered Oryx white and I have to say I do love it especially in the sun as it really pops, but I think next time it will be Carbon steel.

I had never driven a golf before I took delivery of mine and I am really enjoying it.



Have fun when you get it mate - enjoy!!





Thanks Kendo!  Is she quite nippy?! I am going from a Golf GT Tdi Sport 140bhp so I am hoping I'll notice the difference in power!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iainmac on 23 July 2013, 00:33
Thanks folks....really looking forward to Thursday now! Living on an Island, it's even more of a wee adventure going for the new car! Will post more pics later on in the week.  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 July 2013, 07:45
Thanks Kendo!  Is she quite nippy?! I am going from a Golf GT Tdi Sport 140bhp so I am hoping I'll notice the difference in power!

You will notice a massive difference. The difference is huge between my 170TDI Scirocco, and the 140TDI Scirocco that came before it. The higher output TDI is far more responsive in the upper gears than the 140 and feels far more powerful than the "on paper" differences in PS would suggest.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 23 July 2013, 20:18
I'm going to test the water and see if it will affect my delivery date if I change to CSG
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 23 July 2013, 20:28
I'm going to test the water and see if it will affect my delivery date if I change to CSG

The CSG is lovely indeed but Gordor I don't know if you have seen white GTI in the flesh, trust me it's stunning  :smiley: :smiley:

Your choice though
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 23 July 2013, 20:41
I'm going to test the water and see if it will affect my delivery date if I change to CSG

The CSG is lovely indeed but Gordor I don't know if you have seen white GTI in the flesh, trust me it's stunning  :smiley: :smiley:

Your choice though


Thanks Craig, that really helps  :smiley: I'll have to find one and have a look I reckon... must be suffering from order length fatigue... I haven't yet seen any GTD/GTI in any colour  - Rich
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 23 July 2013, 21:57
Craig is right Gordor - I've driven a white one and it looks amazing.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 23 July 2013, 23:23


Gorgeous car Iain, love the wheels and the colour, I tried to spec the wheels but would have had to ditch the sunroof, so I chose it,  but I do wish I had them as well as they look stunning.

Love the colour as well, if I had known you could have specced Carbon steel at the time I would have gone for it but it wasn't on the configurator, having said that as a result I ordered Oryx white and I have to say I do love it especially in the sun as it really pops, but I think next time it will be Carbon steel.

I had never driven a golf before I took delivery of mine and I am really enjoying it.



Have fun when you get it mate - enjoy!!





Thanks Kendo!  Is she quite nippy?! I am going from a Golf GT Tdi Sport 140bhp so I am hoping I'll notice the difference in power!


Hi Iain,

I find it very nippy, obviously last car was a 4x4 so there is a major difference, but previous to that I had a BMW 325i Coupe, and the GTD seems even nippier than that was, and the 325 wasn't a slouch.

I'm sure you will love it :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Barrymacpherson91 on 24 July 2013, 03:28
Hopefully picking my GTD up tomorrow carbon grey 5 door pro nav winter pack.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 July 2013, 07:58
I haven't yet seen any GTD/GTI in any colour  - Rich

You need to get out and look around - lots of examples out there now in the showrooms. In the flesh I have seen Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, Night Blue, Tungsten Silver  :sick:, Limestone Grey (so close to Tungsten Silver in some lights I really don't know why they bothered) and Carbon Steel Grey.

I haven't yet seen a Tornado Red in GTI or GTD guise and I have one on order. Will be booking an appointment to test drive the Tornado Red GTD in the dealership I ordered my car from this weekend.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 24 July 2013, 09:28
I haven't yet seen any GTD/GTI in any colour  - Rich

You need to get out and look around - lots of examples out there now in the showrooms. In the flesh I have seen Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, Night Blue, Tungsten Silver  :sick:, Limestone Grey (so close to Tungsten Silver in some lights I really don't know why they bothered) and Carbon Steel Grey.

I haven't yet seen a Tornado Red in GTI or GTD guise and I have one on order. Will be booking an appointment to test drive the Tornado Red GTD in the dealership I ordered my car from this weekend.

Pulman VW in Durham have a TR GTI mate in 3 door.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 24 July 2013, 10:20
Thanks folks....really looking forward to Thursday now! Living on an Island, it's even more of a wee adventure going for the new car! Will post more pics later on in the week.  :smiley: :smiley:

Lovely Motor !  makes me glad I stuck with Carbon now !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 24 July 2013, 10:33
I haven't yet seen any GTD/GTI in any colour  - Rich

You need to get out and look around - lots of examples out there now in the showrooms. In the flesh I have seen Pure White, Deep Black Pearl, Night Blue, Tungsten Silver  :sick:, Limestone Grey (so close to Tungsten Silver in some lights I really don't know why they bothered) and Carbon Steel Grey.

I haven't yet seen a Tornado Red in GTI or GTD guise and I have one on order. Will be booking an appointment to test drive the Tornado Red GTD in the dealership I ordered my car from this weekend.

Think Tungsten is bad ?  I saw a limestone Grey... equally  :sick: in my view, not a GTi colour at all..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 24 July 2013, 12:03
There is a Black GTD at Robinsons in Stamford, they aren't registering it at the moment but you can go and sit in it. (http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w568/ricepop71/WP_20130718_003_zpsc18a9e29.jpg) (http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/ricepop71/media/WP_20130718_003_zpsc18a9e29.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 24 July 2013, 12:24
Interesting that there are no demo GTI's with the 19s around but quite a few of the GTD demos have them - wonder why that is?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 24 July 2013, 12:27
Interesting that there are no demo GTI's with the 19s around but quite a few of the GTD demos have them - wonder why that is?

Overcompensating to make the diesel seem sporty?  :grin:












Jus' messin' guys  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 24 July 2013, 15:03
joking aside, i think the 19 inch wheels suit the GTD better than GTi because the silver lines in the front match up with the silver edging on the wheels... whereas the GTi red lines dont and think the 18s are a better fit, especially with the PP bigger brakes fill the 18 inch wheels nicely.

I didnt realise but I checked and the PP front brakes are 340mm v 310 on the non PP car so they are noticeably bigger, as well as having vented not solid rear discs, so its not just about the e diff for all the PP non believers  :rolleyes:

The one downside, the 19 inch wheels on GTD make the brakes look a bit small..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 24 July 2013, 16:00

The one downside, the 19 inch wheels on GTD make the brakes look a bit small..

The other downside is that the 19s don't look anywhere near as good as the standard GTD 18s  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 July 2013, 18:18

The one downside, the 19 inch wheels on GTD make the brakes look a bit small..

The other downside is that the 19s don't look anywhere near as good as the standard GTD 18s  :laugh:

They look very similar in a "big brother" kind of way to the Nogaros. Santiagos are better for GTI owners to improve the wheels (I really do think GTI got short changed with Austins vs Nogaros). They do make the discs look tiny on a standard GTD and GTI.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: George k on 24 July 2013, 18:57
We have a gti with 19's in oryx white and performance pack
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Lagerlout on 24 July 2013, 23:41
Pics please!  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 25 July 2013, 22:11
I wonder how Iain is getting on with his new baby?  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 25 July 2013, 22:27
I wonder how Iain is getting on with his new baby?  :smiley: :smiley:


Far too busy enjoying himself than to send us any pics I hope  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Barrymacpherson91 on 26 July 2013, 01:44
I got my GTD on Wednesday what a car it feels like a petrol you wouldn't notice it's a diesel I will post pictures tomorrow when get it washed.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dervy on 26 July 2013, 06:35
(http://<a href="http://imgur.com/hPcC0rr"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/hPcC0rr.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/></a>
<a href="http://imgur.com/mOSTfdS"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/mOSTfdS.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/></a>
<a href="http://imgur.com/OdpeOos"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/OdpeOos.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/></a>
<a href="http://imgur.com/9jH6a6F"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/9jH6a6F.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/></a>)

picked her up on Wednesday  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 26 July 2013, 06:36
(http://<a href="http://imgur.com/hPcC0rr"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/hPcC0rr.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/></a>
<a href="http://imgur.com/mOSTfdS"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/mOSTfdS.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/></a>
<a href="http://imgur.com/OdpeOos"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/OdpeOos.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/></a>
<a href="http://imgur.com/9jH6a6F"><img src="http://i.imgur.com/9jH6a6F.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/></a>)

picked her up on Wednesday  :laugh:


Will you post some piccy's Dervy?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dervy on 26 July 2013, 06:38
Oops, sorry - here she is!

(http://[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/hPcC0rr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mOSTfdS.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OdpeOos.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9jH6a6F.jpg)[/img]
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dervy on 26 July 2013, 06:47
and one more



(http://i.imgur.com/hPcC0rr.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 26 July 2013, 07:38
Looks great but I'd be having that dealer sticker taken out sharpish.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 07:41
and one more



(http://i.imgur.com/hPcC0rr.jpg)

Very nice dervy!! Congratulations  :smiley: :smiley:

The leather interior looks lovely
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kingsley on 26 July 2013, 07:51
I got my GTD on Wednesday what a car it feels like a petrol you wouldn't notice it's a diesel I will post pictures tomorrow when get it washed.

Looking forward to the pics on this one, need some nice clear shots of a Carbon Grey GTD with standard 18s to tide me over :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 26 July 2013, 07:52
Really nice car... glad to see one with leather.

PS. Love the plate too  :smiley: :smiley:

Health to drive
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: OF1 on 26 July 2013, 08:25
Really nice car... glad to see one with leather.

PS. Love the plate too  :smiley: :smiley:

Health to drive

Yes it is really great to see the leather interior, bar the DSG your interior looks to be identical to what i've ordered so a great benchmark.

Looks bloody stunning in white!

Jealous.com/mybuildweekis38 :(
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 26 July 2013, 09:02
Looks "Awesome!" dervy.....  :cool: Happy Motoring!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 July 2013, 09:55
and one more



(http://i.imgur.com/hPcC0rr.jpg)

Now that looks awesome.  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 15:39
My new baby

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-1.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-2.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-2.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-3.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 July 2013, 15:41
Congrats man!  Great looking car.

btw.  Is that another one in the background?  I call dibs!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 July 2013, 15:42
Wow, looks verrrry familiar! Congrats!

My new baby

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 15:48
Congrats man!  Great looking car.

btw.  Is that another one in the background?  I call dibs!

Thanks Bill. I was wondering the same but apparently it's the demo. I hope they don't get them mixed up
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 15:49
Wow, looks verrrry familiar! Congrats!

My new baby

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-1.jpg.html)

Cheers Joe  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: barrym381 on 26 July 2013, 15:49
My new baby

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-1.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-2.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-2.jpg.html)
i would be down at the dealer telling him your not leaving till its ready  :grin: :grin: an it looks great mate
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 16:08
My new baby

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-1.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-2.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-2.jpg.html)
i would be down at the dealer telling him your not leaving till its ready  :grin: :grin: an it looks great mate

Cheers pal. It's Sod's law I'm away today Barry so not actually seen it myself. Ill be down first thing tomorrow.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 26 July 2013, 16:09
The white looks really good with the red GTi stripes. How long till its yours?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: barrym381 on 26 July 2013, 16:12
hope you have told the dealer to get it ready for you 1st thing  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 16:16
Just need to get the insurance sorted and then hoping to collect on Monday  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 26 July 2013, 16:18
Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 July 2013, 16:21
Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.

Only phone pics, but it looks mighty fine though:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254080.msg2334412#msg2334412
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: barrym381 on 26 July 2013, 16:24
Just need to get the insurance sorted and then hoping to collect on Monday  :smiley:
can you not transfer policy from tt on to the golf  :smiley: or you just taking out a new policy 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 July 2013, 16:25
Just need to get the insurance sorted and then hoping to collect on Monday  :smiley:
can you not transfer policy from tt on to the golf  :smiley: or you just taking out a new policy

Dealer should be able to give you something like 5 days free with a quick fax.  Just call them and ask for it then when you turn up its done in about 2 minutes.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 16:28
I'm just going to phone up and transfer my insurance to the Golf. I have it all set up and just need to make the call but its all about timing until I transfer my TT to the new owner.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: barrym381 on 26 July 2013, 16:42
I'm just going to phone up and transfer my insurance to the Golf. I have it all set up and just need to make the call but its all about timing until I transfer my TT to the new owner.
shouldnt be any problems there mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 26 July 2013, 16:46
RE insurance, my dealer are giving me 7 days free (it helps them tax the car I believe)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 26 July 2013, 17:01
Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.

Do you know - I wondered that too - saw a youtube vid of loads of GTD's in TR outside the factory, and a couple of demonstrators in red, but that's it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVnODGPLhYo

Fingers crossed the 5 door GTD in Tornado Red is the next batch :)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 17:06
Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.

Do you know - I wondered that too - saw a youtube vid of loads of GTD's in TR outside the factory, and a couple of demonstrators in red, but that's it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVnODGPLhYo

Fingers crossed the 5 door GTD in Tornado Red is the next batch :)

My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 26 July 2013, 17:09
Are they building cars by colour? I have seen loads of black an white cars but nothing else. I am waiting for mine in red and would love to see some pictures.

Do you know - I wondered that too - saw a youtube vid of loads of GTD's in TR outside the factory, and a couple of demonstrators in red, but that's it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVnODGPLhYo

Fingers crossed the 5 door GTD in Tornado Red is the next batch :)

My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.

They would be demonstrators though ???
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 July 2013, 17:09
My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.

If it were it would be a really silly way of determining the order to build them.  Not that the dealer allocation method they appear to be using would be any better.  Actually build by colour is in some ways more logical!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 26 July 2013, 17:27
My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.

If it were it would be a really silly way of determining the order to build them.  Not that the dealer allocation method they appear to be using would be any better.  Actually build by colour is in some ways more logical!

Logic - I think we have determined that there is none when it comes to VW UK  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: physio on 26 July 2013, 17:43
My dealership has a red GTI and GTD in so don't think it's going by colour.

If it were it would be a really silly way of determining the order to build them.  Not that the dealer allocation method they appear to be using would be any better.  Actually build by colour is in some ways more logical!

 I could just see the germans build them like that
1 red one
1 white one 
1 blue one 
lets make them wait for  their cars  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 July 2013, 18:37
Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!

Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 18:56
Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!

Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!

Thanks Mark. He didn't even mention that as a possibility. Ill pop in tomorrow and speak to him. It would be awesome if I could get even in Sunday so I can get stuck in with the detailing and then take it for a blast  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 July 2013, 19:09
Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!

Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!

Thanks Mark. He didn't even mention that as a possibility. Ill pop in tomorrow and speak to him. It would be awesome if I could get even in Sunday so I can get stuck in with the detailing and then take it for a blast  :evil:

They arrange their own insurance - as long as your own policy is changed into the GTI within the 5 days there's no issue! Balls to waiting to Monday, like you say you have detailing to do and it's the weekend so perfect!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: barrym381 on 26 July 2013, 19:11
Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!

Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!

Thanks Mark. He didn't even mention that as a possibility. Ill pop in tomorrow and speak to him. It would be awesome if I could get even in Sunday so I can get stuck in with the detailing and then take it for a blast  :evil:
would be going for a blast before i done any detailing  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 July 2013, 21:21
Awesome car Craig, congrats! Looks the nuts!

Your dealer will be able to give you a 5 day policy, no charge. No need to wait for Monday, you can have both policies. That has to be collected tomorrow surely?!

You get 7 days complimentary insurance from VW insurance. It allows the dealership to tax the car without waiting for the buyers insurance details and it also gives VW insurance a chance to put their foot in the door (so to speak) by ringing you up for a full year policy quote (which is always at least twice as much as my policy obtained elsewhere). There is always a reason to give you something for nowt!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 26 July 2013, 21:43
I was just about to post what Monkeyhanger posted. 7 days drive away insurance. It means they can get the vehicle taxed without the need for your documents, otherwise you will need to take your insurance details to the dealer and they will have to send their driver to the tax office etc. I'm sure its standard practice on VW / Audi
The free insurance does have a hefty excess I believe but allows you to drive out hassle free.

Edit: Lovely looking car Craig
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 22:01
I was just about to post what Monkeyhanger posted. 7 days drive away insurance. It means they can get the vehicle taxed without the need for your documents, otherwise you will need to take your insurance details to the dealer and they will have to send their driver to the tax office etc. I'm sure its standard practice on VW / Audi
The free insurance does have a hefty excess I believe but allows you to drive out hassle free.

Edit: Lovely looking car Craig

Thanks P3asa. Not the best pictures in the world but I'm going to try and get some more tomorrow. I'm going to speak to them about this free insurance but have they perhaps not offered me it because I have a private reg?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 26 July 2013, 22:07
No nothing to do with that.
They simply give you a dealer number and tell you to phone VAG insurance (they supply the phone number).
You phone them and go through an insurance form (as if you were applying for an insurance quote).
5 minute job.
VAG Insurance then email the dealer the details to enable them to tax the car.

My last 2 cars have had the free insurance (VW and Audi) and that's me using my private plate for both.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 22:09
No nothing to do with that.
They simply give you a dealer number and tell you to phone VAG insurance (they supply the phone number).
You phone them and go through an insurance form (as if you were applying for an insurance quote).
5 minute job.
VAG Insurance then email the dealer the details to enable them to tax the car.

My last 2 cars have had the free insurance (VW and Audi) and that's me using my private plate for both.

That's great mate. Should they be able to get it insured and taxed for me on a Saturday?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 July 2013, 22:11
Craig they should be able to do it within 10 mins - if your car is ready go get it!!

Someone's not sleeping tonight because of the excitement!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 22:14
Craig they should be able to do it within 10 mins - if your car is ready go get it!!

Someone's not sleeping tonight because of the excitement!  :grin:

Too right Mark. I predict serious insomnia tonight  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 26 July 2013, 22:14
I'm not sure if its just a case of the local post office for tax or the actual DVLA office up the town due to it being a new car.
If it is then they are only open Mon to Frid I'm afraid.
https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 July 2013, 22:15
Craig they should be able to do it within 10 mins - if your car is ready go get it!!

Someone's not sleeping tonight because of the excitement!  :grin:

Too right Mark. I predict serious insomnia tonight  :grin: :grin:

I'm actually quite excited for you! Although I will be sleeping like a baby tonight!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 22:22
I'm not sure if its just a case of the local post office for tax or the actual DVLA office up the town due to it being a new car.
If it is then they are only open Mon to Frid I'm afraid.
https://www.gov.uk/contact-the-dvla

Oh well, if that is the case then ill just need to wait til Monday. To be honest the car arrived sooner than I had thought so to wait another couple of days is no hardship  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 22:25
Craig they should be able to do it within 10 mins - if your car is ready go get it!!

Someone's not sleeping tonight because of the excitement!  :grin:

Too right Mark. I predict serious insomnia tonight  :grin: :grin:

I'm actually quite excited for you! Although I will be sleeping like a baby tonight!!  :laugh:

Thanks Mark. I really hope you guys get your cars sooner than forecast  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 July 2013, 22:32
It's only 6 - 7 weeks with any luck Craig (gets built 2 weeks on Monday); in the meantime I can listen to stories of how good yours is!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 July 2013, 22:38
It's only 6 - 7 weeks with any luck Craig (gets built 2 weeks on Monday); in the meantime I can listen to stories of how good yours is!!

Excellent Mark. Once it gets to the in transit stage, you feel that your on the homeward stretch
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 July 2013, 23:23
Mentioned this way back:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.msg2362525#msg2362525

Why do they need the insurance to get it taxed.  Last car I bought when the car was en route the dealer called me with the good news.  Guy says "Will you arrange your own insurance or do you want our free cover?"  I say I'll take the free cover.  Guy says "No problem here is the number."  So I called and 2mins later its done.

When I went to get the car he got a cover sheet faxed through to confirm I had the insurance if I got pulled over.  That was it.  So unless there was gonna be a different story about me giving them insurance documents if I'd opted to arrange my own then I don't see why they need anything.  Surely they can check insurance via a database like the ANPR system accesses?  Documents are easy to fake anyway, you just get them then cancel the policy, so they really should be using the database anyway right?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 26 July 2013, 23:38
Mentioned this way back:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.msg2362525#msg2362525

Why do they need the insurance to get it taxed.  Last car I bought when the car was en route the dealer called me with the good news.  Guy says "Will you arrange your own insurance or do you want our free cover?"  I say I'll take the free cover.  Guy says "No problem here is the number."  So I called and 2mins later its done.

You have always needed insurance to get it taxed. You can get the tax online nowadays as they simply check against the insurance database. But given this is a brand new car that has never been taxed / insured there will be no online database for them to check, hence they have to send a driver to pick up the tax disc with a physical copy of the insurance.
Or maybe I've misread you Bill?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 July 2013, 23:44
Well I dunno really, I'm just saying no one seemed to need any documents with me last time (Ford).  Could be because I took their insurance, but IIRC the dealer still didn't have anything and had to get the cover note faxed over as I was picking the car up.  Perhaps they used a different document that they then keep?

Its a bit silly anyway since there is nothing to stop anyone taxing a car then immediately cancelling the insurance.  The government has no way to stop you taking the 7 day cover and then letting it lapse.  Why would they even care anyway?  They take your money for the VED, then let you get fined for braking the law later.  Win win for them.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 27 July 2013, 00:02
Sorry Bill don't really follow your logic  regarding cover note etc. VAG Insurance will give you 7 days cover once they go through a few questions. They then email the documents to the dealer so they can get the car road tax. Its the same procedure if you have your own insurance. Only you the punter have to do the donkey work and get the insurance down to the dealer in order for them to get the car taxed. Legally I believe they can't let the car leave the showroom without insurance and tax.

Yeah you are quite right regarding once the 7 days are up and letting the insurance lapse but you could say that about anything. Insurance can be for any length of time, it just so happens the vast majority of folk buy a years cover at a time but the onus has and always will be on the owner to make sure it is on the road legally.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 27 July 2013, 00:07
Sorry Bill don't really follow your logic  regarding cover note etc. VAG Insurance will give you 7 days cover once they go through a few questions. They then email the documents to the dealer so they can get the car road tax. Its the same procedure if you have your own insurance. Only you the punter have to do the donkey work and get the insurance down to the dealer in order for them to get the car taxed.

Im probably wrong mate!  I actually don't have any logic.  All I'm saying is when I bought my last car they didn't say if I went for my own cover they would need the documents to tax the car.  And when I decided to go with their own cover they didn't appear to have the documents as they had to get them faxed when I arrived after the tax was already sorted.  Who knows what happened...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 27 July 2013, 01:07
My new baby

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-1.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-1.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-2.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-2.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-3.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-3.jpg.html)


Lovely car Craig, enjoy it mate :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 27 July 2013, 01:08
Oops, sorry - here she is!

(http://[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/hPcC0rr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mOSTfdS.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/OdpeOos.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9jH6a6F.jpg)[/img]

Looks good Dervy, I like the leather seats very nice :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 27 July 2013, 06:05
Craig and Dervy...like WOW, both stunning, really pleased for you  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dervy on 27 July 2013, 07:50
Mentioned this way back:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.msg2362525#msg2362525

Why do they need the insurance to get it taxed.  Last car I bought when the car was en route the dealer called me with the good news.  Guy says "Will you arrange your own insurance or do you want our free cover?"  I say I'll take the free cover.  Guy says "No problem here is the number."  So I called and 2mins later its done.

You have always needed insurance to get it taxed. You can get the tax online nowadays as they simply check against the insurance database. But given this is a brand new car that has never been taxed / insured there will be no online database for them to check, hence they have to send a driver to pick up the tax disc with a physical copy of the insurance.
Or maybe I've misread you Bill?
There has now been a bit of a change in the taxing system, this commenced on the 19th July I believe.

I took out the free seven day insurance as I was going away when the car arrived at the dealership, this ensured that they had the cover note and were able to tax the car, as it is sent directly to the dealer. Before you collect the car you will be asked to complete form AFRL which confirms details of the vehicle to be taxed. This MUST be signed by the registered keeper. Now here is where the change comes in. You will drive the vehicle away without a tax disc as it is no longer collected from a local DVLA office (many have closed) and a brand new car cannot be taxed at the post office. The tax disc will be sent to you at your home address within 14 days of the AFRL being submitted. You bill be provided with a document explaining this. You are advised to keep this in your glove box in order to show to any police officers or traffic wardens who are not up to speed with the new system. Traffic officers should be completely au fait with the. Way thigs work now. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 27 July 2013, 11:35
Been down today to have a look and it's stunning but definitely not ready for handover. Apparently the reason for delay is not down to the tax but rather the paperwork for the finance on the car. Collecting it on Monday so not too long to wait.

Only small gripe was that I had asked for them not to drill the number plates on but unfortunately they have been to quick of the mark and drilled the holes already. The dealer told me without me asking and to be fair he did apologise profusely. No big deal, ill still get the number plates stuck on and they will just hide the holes.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 27 July 2013, 11:51
Been down today to have a look and it's stunning but definitely not ready for handover. Apparently the reason for delay is not down to the tax but rather the paperwork for the finance on the car. Collecting it on Monday so not too long to wait.

Only small gripe was that I had asked for them not to drill the number plates on but unfortunately they have been to quick of the mark and drilled the holes already. The dealer told me without me asking and to be fair he did apologise profusely. No big deal, ill still get the number plates stuck on and they will just hide the holes.


I will all be worth the wait for sure, I bet you couldn't stop grinning when you saw it  :grin:  (Apart from the drill holes)  :angry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 27 July 2013, 11:53
Been down today to have a look and it's stunning but definitely not ready for handover. Apparently the reason for delay is not down to the tax but rather the paperwork for the finance on the car. Collecting it on Monday so not too long to wait.

Only small gripe was that I had asked for them not to drill the number plates on but unfortunately they have been to quick of the mark and drilled the holes already. The dealer told me without me asking and to be fair he did apologise profusely. No big deal, ill still get the number plates stuck on and they will just hide the holes.


I will all be worth the wait for sure, I bet you couldn't stop grinning when you saw it  :grin:  (Apart from the drill holes)  :angry:

Yeah can't wait pal. I'm now carless as well having sold mine this morning
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 27 July 2013, 13:38
I bet you can't wait Craig.
You will not be disappointed.

What's wrong with screwing the plates in?
As long as they use non rusting screws and match the screw cover colours.

Don't forget to ask them not to put their stickers all over the windows.
Enjoy :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 27 July 2013, 16:39
I bet you can't wait Craig.
You will not be disappointed.

What's wrong with screwing the plates in?
As long as they use non rusting screws and match the screw cover colours.

Don't forget to ask them not to put their stickers all over the windows.
Enjoy :cool:

Nothing worse than losing a numberplate because those sticky pads are next to useless. I'll welcome my plates being drilled if the screws are capped and stainless.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 27 July 2013, 17:17
Only small gripe was that I had asked for them not to drill the number plates on but unfortunately they have been to quick of the mark and drilled the holes already. The dealer told me without me asking and to be fair he did apologise profusely. No big deal, ill still get the number plates stuck on and they will just hide the holes.

My present dealer screwed my plates in despite me telling him verbally and including the instructions in 2 different emails!!
The first I knew was when he emailed me pictures of my new car which clearly showed the plates screwed in!!
I've always had private plates that are small so when transferring to these I didn't want any holes showing below.
I insisted they get it smart repaired which they did so problem solved but dealers just don't listen.

@monkeyhanger Not sure what pads you used to stick previous plates but the tape I use is far to strong. There is no way you can remove the plate by pulling it. The only way to remove it is running dental floss behind it.
Its just the number plate tape on a roll.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 27 July 2013, 17:55
Looks great

More sunroof pics please  :laugh:

Especially the view from inside !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 27 July 2013, 19:42
Some superb examples in here! Jealous doesn't even cover it :(
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 27 July 2013, 22:34
Just clicked over 1000 miles.

Simply sublime motoring, what a machine.
And yes, I know, I'm very, very lucky to have mine early.

The pain of limited allocation will make it so much more special when your GTI eventually arrives.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 27 July 2013, 22:39
Just a bit of info Guys, my dealer called me to check i was happy with my car and he told me that he ordered a GTD on Monday for a customer and has been told to expect it late February!!!!
Seems the queue is getting longer  :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 27 July 2013, 22:57
And will get even longer, just the way VW like it.

The time and expense they have spent to get this car near perfect though....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: joet on 29 July 2013, 15:58
Well, I picked mine up on Friday. Ordered via drivethedeal end of April, so not too bad a wait. Spec is 3 door GTI, CSG, PP and standard nav.

Only one word to describe it. STUNNING. I had not seen a CSG in the metal and when I did it just blew me away. It's classy, understated and purposeful at the same time. I really think they have got every single detail of the exterior absolutely spot on. You just cannot help looking back at it every time you park and walk away. My dealer had done a briliant job on the PDI valeting and there was not a single swirl mark on it, even in bright sunshine.

The interior is superb. I had a BMW before this and I can honestly say it's on a par with that, if not better. Everything feels solid and as if it will last for many years. There are so many nice touches it's difficult to comment on them all. It just feels 'right'. The doors close with that high class 'thunk' that puts a smile on your face. It's just a brilliant place to sit in.

As for the drive, I don't know how they've done it, but the combination of handling and ride is uncanny. I just have the standard suspension, but where my old BMW used to crash over potholes and the like the GTI glides over them, totally unfussed. Handling is superb, no drama whatsover. Far more composed than any other car I've ever had.

The engine feels superb. It has real grunt from very low revs and keeps on pulling. I haven't pushed it too much, but it's going to be a rocket when it's loosened up. Only gripe is that inside the cabin it sounds a bit boomy, but then compared with the silky smooth 3.0 litre six in the BMW it's to be expected.

Overall the best car I've owned. Simply amazing.

I've got a picture - but not sure how to upload it. Anyone help?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2013, 16:02
Hi Joe

Great write up and congratulations!! Can't wait to see pics. Best bet is to upload them through a website like photobucket. I'm on my way to collect mine just now  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 29 July 2013, 16:04
Joe,

I recommend you pop over to imgur.

Upload your pic and then click the "direct link"
(http://i.imgur.com/yzaTXKg.png)

Now use the IMG button:
(http://i.imgur.com/LFLgPtp.png)

And press CTRL-V

You're all done.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: joet on 29 July 2013, 16:12
Thanks Bill!

Here it is. Hope you like  :smiley:

it's only a quick one from my phone, will try to get some better ones.

(http://i.imgur.com/oTcBNh1.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 29 July 2013, 16:14
Stick the "[IMG]" tags around it. :wink:

Very very nice btw!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 29 July 2013, 16:24
Well, I picked mine up on Friday. Ordered via drivethedeal end of April, so not too bad a wait. Spec is 3 door GTI, CSG, PP and standard nav.

Only one word to describe it. STUNNING. I had not seen a CSG in the metal and when I did it just blew me away. It's classy, understated and purposeful at the same time. I really think they have got every single detail of the exterior absolutely spot on. You just cannot help looking back at it every time you park and walk away. My dealer had done a briliant job on the PDI valeting and there was not a single swirl mark on it, even in bright sunshine.

The interior is superb. I had a BMW before this and I can honestly say it's on a par with that, if not better. Everything feels solid and as if it will last for many years. There are so many nice touches it's difficult to comment on them all. It just feels 'right'. The doors close with that high class 'thunk' that puts a smile on your face. It's just a brilliant place to sit in.

As for the drive, I don't know how they've done it, but the combination of handling and ride is uncanny. I just have the standard suspension, but where my old BMW used to crash over potholes and the like the GTI glides over them, totally unfussed. Handling is superb, no drama whatsover. Far more composed than any other car I've ever had.

The engine feels superb. It has real grunt from very low revs and keeps on pulling. I haven't pushed it too much, but it's going to be a rocket when it's loosened up. Only gripe is that inside the cabin it sounds a bit boomy, but then compared with the silky smooth 3.0 litre six in the BMW it's to be expected.

Overall the best car I've owned. Simply amazing.

I've got a picture - but not sure how to upload it. Anyone help?

almost same spec as mine !   :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 29 July 2013, 17:15
Looks the nuts :smiley: I still cant help but think a set of mud flaps would finish of the rear arches nicely.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 29 July 2013, 17:17
Looks the nuts :smiley: I still cant help but think a set of mud flaps would finish of the rear arches nicely.

Didn't we all discuss this in a reasonable and not at all hysterical manner and come to the mutual conclusion that you were incorrect in thinking mudflaps were a good idea? :tongue:

At least I vaguely recall a thread that went along those lines... :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 29 July 2013, 17:22
 :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Thornster on 29 July 2013, 17:27
Joet - Very Nice!

Now I really want mine!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 29 July 2013, 17:33
Looks great that Joet
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 29 July 2013, 18:14
Stick the "[IMG]" tags around it. ;)

Very very nice btw!


Wouldn't it be easier just to copy and paste the BBcode and not bother with the img button?




Lovely looking car though mate! 8)  I thought there was someone sat in it in the picture! ;D
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 29 July 2013, 18:17
Argh joet you're not helping us with our wait! It looks quality, great colour!

Craig, pics tonight if you can  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 29 July 2013, 18:26
Wouldn't it be easier just to copy and paste the BBcode and not bother with the img button?

Err, yes. :embarrassed:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 29 July 2013, 18:30
Wouldn't it be easier just to copy and paste the BBcode and not bother with the img button?

Err, yes. :embarrassed:


 ;D
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2013, 18:47
Argh joet you're not helping us with our wait! It looks quality, great colour!

Craig, pics tonight if you can  :grin:

As you requested Mark  :smiley: some crap pics of an awesome car!! I've literally driven it 2 miles up the road but I can tell straight away that this car is going to bring me so much pleasure. Small things so far:

The electronic brake is brilliant!!
I'm loving the keyless entry and the needle sweep on the dials
The DRL's are the dogs- amazing
Love the wing mirrors folding in - very cool
The 18" alloys are very very nice  :smiley:
The sat nav pro was bloody expensive but it looks great

So many gadgets - just brilliant!

Ill take some more pics of it when it gets dark with the lights on

The only thing I didn't like was the bird poo on the roof and the dealer sticker in the back window :angry:

Ps I know the pics show my reg plate but I'm not bothered


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-5.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-5.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-7.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-7.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-6.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-6.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-8.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 29 July 2013, 18:52
I'm happy for you, I really am...........


(http://noisatoa.com/images_besteiras/suicide.gif)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 29 July 2013, 18:54
I'm happy for you, I really am...........


(http://noisatoa.com/images_besteiras/suicide.gif)

LOL - now that's funny!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2013, 18:56
I'm happy for you, I really am...........


(http://noisatoa.com/images_besteiras/suicide.gif)

 :grin: :grin: sorry Aaddict. I know it's a killer for you guys having to wait so long. All I can say is that it will be worth the wait.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 29 July 2013, 19:02
I'm happy for you, I really am...........


(http://noisatoa.com/images_besteiras/suicide.gif)

 :grin: :grin: sorry Aaddict. I know it's a killer for you guys having to wait so long. All I can say is that it will be worth the wait.

Don't apologise mate, Just because for every happy owner there are 20 of us chumps trying to put a brave face on. This pic is for Volkswagen UK.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/b6444a7b87515fe9a933eaf0ae13f4ed/tumblr_ml72unqMKQ1qg6k7qo1_500.gif)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 29 July 2013, 19:20
Craig that looks the f7cking nuts - congrats!!  I look forward to more pics and a little write up once you've had a proper drive!!

AAddict your gifs crack me up  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 29 July 2013, 19:54
Looking awesome mate. White really looks fantastic
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Croz13 on 29 July 2013, 19:55
Thanks Bill!

Here it is. Hope you like  :smiley:

it's only a quick one from my phone, will try to get some better ones.

(http://i.imgur.com/oTcBNh1.jpg)

Stunning ....I want mine   :embarrassed:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Croz13 on 29 July 2013, 20:03
Craig - looks cracking mate
Can change your signature from "on order" now ya lucky.... :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 July 2013, 20:25
@Craig - gorgeous, it looks brilliant, a lot like mine  :grin: you must be pleased!

@Joe - that carbon grey colour is gorgeous. I was so close to ordering that myself, stunning!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisJL on 29 July 2013, 20:45
joet and Craig they both look amazing  :smiley:

Thanks for the reviews and pictures also, helps have something nice to look at while I continue to wait  :grin:

Congrats to you both!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2013, 21:03
Thanks guys for all the nice comments!  Went for a quick blast and it is brilliant. Best thing was coming out my road and another golf passes me, you should have seen the look of the young guys face in the car. His jaw was nearly hitting the floor - priceless  :grin: :grin:

I've had a good look round the car and externally it looks in very good condition however there are definitely quite a few residue marks on the paint (hope it's that cause it looks a lot like holograms from bird sh!t but I'm ruling that out as there is quite a bit). As a result I am now tempted to get a professional detailer to sort out. It is very expensive though, quoted £350 for a detail with ceramic sealant. I'm going to have to think seriously about this one because I want the car to have the best protection it can from the start.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 29 July 2013, 21:12
I already have a small mark on my roof from bird sh1t. With the hot weather recently, it's bloody lethal on the paint!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 29 July 2013, 21:26
Congrats Joet and CraigW 

Both motors look stunning!

Making the wait so much harder but good to know that they are starting to come through!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 29 July 2013, 22:05
Great motor Craig!! Your going to have so much fun!! I can only dream at the moment but they turn into nightmares when I get a speading ticket and then wake up!  :laugh: Was it you I just saw zip past me in the city centre at the Clyde waterfront Tradeston side about 2140? Nearly fell into the Clyde when walking home looking backwards trying to catching a swatch!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2013, 22:06
Congrats Joet and CraigW 

Both motors look stunning!

Making the wait so much harder but good to know that they are starting to come through!

Cheers dippy :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 29 July 2013, 22:09
Great motor Craig!! Your going to have so much fun!! I can only dream at the moment but they turn into nightmares when I get a speading ticket and then wake up!  :laugh: Was it you I just saw zip past me in the city centre at the Clyde waterfront Tradeston side about 2140? Nearly fell into the Clyde when walking home looking backwards trying to catching a swatch!!

Thanks Neil. There's another GTI in Glasgow? No it wasn't me mate, I was zipping about Loch Lomond way  :smiley:. Tell you it is some motor. You won't be disappointed when you get yours  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 29 July 2013, 22:30
Guy's, your cars look aaaaaaaaaaaamazing!!!

Really pleased for you both and well jel at the same time  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: joet on 29 July 2013, 22:31
Thanks everyone for the comments.

Just got back from a drive and it just gets better. At night the inside is just magic. Just don't want to get out  :grin:

You will not be disappointed when you get yours.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 29 July 2013, 22:43
Chr!st I can't decide if I love Craig's PW GTI or Joet's CG edition best. They both look awesome.

Well done chaps..... enjoy them you lucky beggars!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 30 July 2013, 01:33
@craigw brilliant mate looks superb :-)

@joet loving that CSG matey :-)

Welcome to the owners club ;-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Nairn1980 on 30 July 2013, 07:09
Craig love that white GTI that's amazing!!!
Do you live in bearsden area by any chance?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 30 July 2013, 07:52
Craig love that white GTI that's amazing!!!
Do you live in bearsden area by any chance?

Yes I do indeed  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: allycat45 on 30 July 2013, 09:55

Don't apologise mate, Just because for every happy owner there are 20 of us chumps trying to put a brave face on. This pic is for Volkswagen UK.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/b6444a7b87515fe9a933eaf0ae13f4ed/tumblr_ml72unqMKQ1qg6k7qo1_500.gif)

Can't you just hear the clicks as the minions at VW HQ press the "add one week to order" button several times for AAddict's order ?

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 30 July 2013, 16:17

Don't apologise mate, Just because for every happy owner there are 20 of us chumps trying to put a brave face on. This pic is for Volkswagen UK.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/b6444a7b87515fe9a933eaf0ae13f4ed/tumblr_ml72unqMKQ1qg6k7qo1_500.gif)

Can't you just hear the clicks as the minions at VW HQ press the "add one week to order" button several times for AAddict's order ?

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Can you add a week to something that has no build week?

Just in case you can, knock yerself out minions!

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/9431e89840466a74e544d459d1a87e64/tumblr_mpzia7HviD1qk7cd6o1_500.gif)

(http://www.juanelway.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Rob-Ryan-f**k-You-GIF.gif)

(http://replygif.net/i/354.gif)

(http://medias.gifboom.com/medias/bc2a13e8d96b46b583a95e3772e9afd1@2x.gif)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 30 July 2013, 16:37
Very very nice gentlemen.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 30 July 2013, 16:52
Fine looking pair of motors fella's (Craig & Joet) :cool:

Happy Motoring!!!! Hope they're as good to drive as they look.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 30 July 2013, 17:11
Looking at the cars again its fair to say I think that the 3 door knocks the spots off the 5 door in terms of looks.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 30 July 2013, 17:18
Cheers fellas. I've decided to splash the cash and get it detailed so its going in for a two day job tomorrow. Once I get it back ill get some more pics posted :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 30 July 2013, 17:19
Looking at the cars again its fair to say I think that the 3 door knocks the spots off the 5 door in terms of looks.

Hey! :huh:

Well... hmm lets see,... at least pure white "knocks the spots off" Tornado red! ha! :evil:

Actually TR looks truly awesome on a GTD.  Also I'm sure I'll get some comeback from match for this. :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 30 July 2013, 18:17
Stunning GTI's guys, only problem is your missing 2 doors  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 30 July 2013, 18:37
Looking at the cars again its fair to say I think that the 3 door knocks the spots off the 5 door in terms of looks.

Hey! :huh:

Well... hmm lets see,... at least pure white "knocks the spots off" Tornado red! ha! :evil:

Actually TR looks truly awesome on a GTD.  Also I'm sure I'll get some comeback from match for this. :whistle:

Ah sorry mate! Obviously the 5 door knocks spots off every other car. Jus maybe in my biased opinion the 3 doors a tiny bit nice looking. White does look stunning though, although I'm happy with my freebie TR!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 30 July 2013, 19:33
Hehe, I was just messing with ya! :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 30 July 2013, 19:39
I've tried to capture a few pics at night but they're not great and they don't do the car justice

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-9.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-9.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-11.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-11.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-16.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-16.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-12.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-12.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-15.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-15.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-14.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-14.jpg.html)

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-13.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-13.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 30 July 2013, 19:49
Looks really nice mate, and strange how many buttons are lit up, yet in the daytime the dash looks clean as hell.  Great job by VW there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 30 July 2013, 20:37
Looking at the cars again its fair to say I think that the 3 door knocks the spots off the 5 door in terms of looks.

Hey! :huh:

Well... hmm lets see,... at least pure white "knocks the spots off" Tornado red! ha! :evil:

Actually TR looks truly awesome on a GTD.  Also I'm sure I'll get some comeback from match for this. :whistle:

.....I'm tempted Bear!! :grin:

Nice pics Craig, cabin looks awesome in the dark!!

F7ck me I want my car so badly!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 30 July 2013, 20:46
The cabin is brilliant at night. The red ambient lighting strips on the door cards and the door sills are very  :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 30 July 2013, 20:47
The cabin is brilliant at night. The red ambient lighting strips on the door cards and the door sills are very  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Big time, really nice touch!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 30 July 2013, 21:10
I'm really loving the day glo red lighting strips on the door panels!!! The overall night time effect has a real "Star Wars" vibe about it...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 30 July 2013, 21:20
I'm really loving the day glo red lighting strips on the door panels!!! The overall night time effect has a real "Star Wars" vibe about it...

From this moment forward my car (when it comes) shall be known as Darth Maul!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 30 July 2013, 21:22
I'm really loving the day glo red lighting strips on the door panels!!! The overall night time effect has a real "Star Wars" vibe about it...

The ones on the door sills (in the pic above) are even nicer!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 31 July 2013, 03:56
I'm really loving the day glo red lighting strips on the door panels!!! The overall night time effect has a real "Star Wars" vibe about it...

From this moment forward my car (when it comes) shall be known as Darth Maul!!  :laugh:

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 31 July 2013, 16:45
Assume the puddle lamps under the mirrors are std kit ?

Am liking all these small touches..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: joet on 31 July 2013, 17:09
Assume the puddle lamps under the mirrors are std kit ?

Am liking all these small touches..

They certainly are. It is a nice touch
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 31 July 2013, 17:15
Assume the puddle lamps under the mirrors are std kit ?

Am liking all these small touches..

Yes.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 31 July 2013, 17:22
What are the puddle lamps actually meant for?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 31 July 2013, 17:25
What are the puddle lamps actually meant for?

So you don't stand in puddles  :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 31 July 2013, 17:38
What are the puddle lamps actually meant for?

So you don't stand in puddles  ;D ;D ;D


Clues in the name... :D
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 31 July 2013, 20:25
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 31 July 2013, 21:28
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics  :smiley:

No problem pal  :smiley:I'm missing it already and it's only been away one night  :cry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 31 July 2013, 21:48
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics  :smiley:

No problem pal  :smiley:I'm missing it already and it's only been away one night  :cry:

I'm lost sorry buddy where is your GTI gone  :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 31 July 2013, 22:02
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics  :smiley:

No problem pal  :smiley:I'm missing it already and it's only been away one night  :cry:

I'm lost sorry buddy where is your GTI gone  :sad:

It's just away for tonight. It's in for a two day detail  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Yanny on 31 July 2013, 22:06
Going pick mine up Friday.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 31 July 2013, 22:10
Going pick mine up Friday.

Congrats pal. You will love it. What you getting? GTI/GTD? Post up some pics when you collect her  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 31 July 2013, 22:58
Fantastic interior, thanks for the pics  :smiley:

No problem pal  :smiley:I'm missing it already and it's only been away one night  :cry:

I'm lost sorry buddy where is your GTI gone  :sad:

It's just away for tonight. It's in for a two day detail  :smiley: :smiley:

 :cool: enjoy, gorgeous motor buddy  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 01 August 2013, 15:39
Saw a GTD with 19's on at Ventura Park in Tamworth this morning, anyone on here?

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zps9bd8a78d.jpg)

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zpsc47d3672.jpg)

And it had Pirelli P-Zero's on, first i've seen.

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zpsd09392d4.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 01 August 2013, 16:15
Whoever it belongs to, is one Lucky 'Sod'!!!....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rick2b on 01 August 2013, 17:48
Collected my gtd same as in jimble's post

WOW
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DougL on 01 August 2013, 17:54
Is it just me or does the gloss black fin for the nav look a bit unfinished? Apart from that it looks great and I love the wheels.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 August 2013, 08:26
Is it just me or does the gloss black fin for the nav look a bit unfinished? Apart from that it looks great and I love the wheels.

I actually really like the gloss black fin, especially on the white car.  It offers a nice contrast and goes with the rest of the black accents around the car.  Not liking the 19s though, ruined by the thin black spokes, and otherwise a bit too busy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 02 August 2013, 10:21
Is it just me or does the gloss black fin for the nav look a bit unfinished? Apart from that it looks great and I love the wheels.

I actually really like the gloss black fin, especially on the white car.  It offers a nice contrast and goes with the rest of the black accents around the car.  Not liking the 19s though, ruined by the thin black spokes, and otherwise a bit too busy.

Yeah, the black gloss fin actually works surprisingly well. I thought it would look out of place but is actually a nice little feature  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 02 August 2013, 15:50
Damn I want mine now!  :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rick2b on 04 August 2013, 19:47
600+ miles in 4 and a bit days  :grin:

(http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/542/gnz4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/gnz4.jpg/)

Wow

And, having come from a white mk6, oryx white is simply stunning. :drool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 04 August 2013, 20:02
600+ miles in 4 and a bit days  :grin:

(http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/542/gnz4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/gnz4.jpg/)

Wow

And, having come from a white mk6, oryx white is simply stunning. :drool:

Beautiful car Rick  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 04 August 2013, 22:46
600+ miles in 4 and a bit days  :grin:

(http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/542/gnz4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/gnz4.jpg/)

Wow

And, having come from a white mk6, oryx white is simply stunning. :drool:

Mate your car looks amazing. 3 door in Orxy is my fav setup. Enjoy every second.

Them wheels... are the shizzle!

Any other tidbits about the GTD?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 05 August 2013, 00:56
600+ miles in 4 and a bit days  :grin:

(http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/542/gnz4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/gnz4.jpg/)

Wow

And, having come from a white mk6, oryx white is simply stunning. :drool:


Superb car Rick, Enjoy it mate. Good job on the pics you managed to capture the paint perfectly :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 05 August 2013, 07:32
Woah! That car looks the "Nuts!"....  :cool: You are one lucky fella  :grin:
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Post by: RikWebb on 05 August 2013, 13:01

Stunning !  :smiley:
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Post by: master_hayabusa on 05 August 2013, 16:46
That Oryx white looks the nuts. I can see why they charge a premium now... well almost.

Hmmm...wonder if it's too late to change my colour from pure white to oryx white? It still hasn't got a build date yet.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: pauliem on 05 August 2013, 16:51
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order.  Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.

I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 05 August 2013, 17:52
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order.  Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.

I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.

Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 August 2013, 18:06
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order.  Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.

I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.

Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo

And I can't see any difference in it from free pure white. Or maybe I need new glasses!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 05 August 2013, 18:09
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order.  Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.

I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.

Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo

And I can't see any difference in it from free pure white. Or maybe I need new glasses!

I think you'd see it if you parked up next to pauliem or rick2b... which is why I'm staying away from those flash bastards and their Oryx paint! :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JJH on 05 August 2013, 18:11
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order.  Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.

I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.

Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo

And I can't see any difference in it from free pure white. Or maybe I need new glasses!

Defo new glasses, pure white is £250 (was £200) and you speeded it! I'd have gone for it but chose a roof instead
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 August 2013, 19:18
Makes me feel good about my Oryx white GTI PP order.  Even more excited to get it now, great looking car, well done.

I don't think the Oryx is that expensive, compared to any of the metallic colours it's only a few hundred quid more.

Not sure about that to be honest. Nearly a grand for paint seems quite expensive imo

And I can't see any difference in it from free pure white. Or maybe I need new glasses!

Defo new glasses, pure white is £250 (was £200) and you speeded it! I'd have gone for it but chose a roof instead

It's free here (Ireland).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JJH on 05 August 2013, 19:45
No new glasses necessary  :shocked: perhaps i need some  :nerd: Seems UK only place they charge for white.
Maybe they looked at UK MK6 white paint warranty costs and charged to cover the probable liability.

I suppose, like all premium makers, the profits in the personalisation.
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Post by: matchboy on 05 August 2013, 19:48
No new glasses necessary  :shocked: perhaps i need some  :nerd: Seems UK only place they charge for white.
Maybe they looked at UK MK6 white paint warranty costs and charged to cover the probable liability.

I suppose, like all premium makers, the profits in the personalisation.

I would imagine they looked at which colour sold best with the mk6, and given it was white because it looks good and it was free it would have been a simple decision to start charging for it this time around!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JJH on 05 August 2013, 20:07
Perhaps a combination of the two
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rick2b on 05 August 2013, 20:17
Colour is just another option down to personal preference.
Some people may think 900 quid for oryx is a waste of money !! Just like I think spending 800 quid on acc as a waste and how much was it for a piece of glass in the roof.

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Post by: pauliem on 05 August 2013, 20:24
Colour is just another option down to personal preference.
Some people may think 900 quid for oryx is a waste of money !! Just like I think spending 800 quid on acc as a waste and how much was it for a piece of glass in the roof.

Agree, have ACC on my Scirocco and think it is a placebo button, does not seem to do anything as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JJH on 05 August 2013, 20:38
Yep, it's all a case of 'each to their own'. Would be a sad state of affairs if every GTD/I were the same.

Btw, paint comes as standard, a roof doesn't.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simoor on 15 August 2013, 13:38
It's arrived!! Picked the car up this morning, and now i'm just staring at it from my work window! I'll post up some pics tonight (before it goes dark).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 15 August 2013, 14:52
It's arrived!! Picked the car up this morning, and now i'm just staring at it from my work window! I'll post up some pics tonight (before it goes dark).

Great news simoor! Have fun... Look forward to the pictures... I'm surprised you even went back to work! Haha
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: master_hayabusa on 15 August 2013, 15:08
It's arrived!! Picked the car up this morning, and now i'm just staring at it from my work window! I'll post up some pics tonight (before it goes dark).

Sweet. Congrats mate. Why do I think your mind is not really on your work? I hope you're not a barber   :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 August 2013, 15:40
or a vasectomy surgeon  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 15 August 2013, 15:46
or a vasectomy surgeon  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Would they have windows into the surgery so passers by can watch?  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simoor on 15 August 2013, 18:14
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Leather Pics:

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My 1st VW and it's simply amazing! - Oryx White/DSG/Leather/Santiago's/Keyless
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Allya on 15 August 2013, 18:17
Stunning Simoor - enjoy!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 15 August 2013, 18:25
Phoarr!!! That looks the dogs danglies!!!! Car Porn at its Best  :cool:
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Post by: CraigW on 15 August 2013, 18:33
Stunning mate. The 19" wheels look sweet!! Congrats
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Post by: theflash on 15 August 2013, 19:21
Superb!
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Post by: Jimble on 15 August 2013, 20:45
Love it mate, stunning!!  8)  Has your leather got red stitching?
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Post by: rick2b on 15 August 2013, 21:07
Sweet, good choice  :cool:
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Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 15 August 2013, 23:04
MEGA LOOKER!

Lovely combo; 3 door/Oryx/19"
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Post by: JJH on 15 August 2013, 23:54
Cheers for the pics, those wheels are beautiful. 

I blame laziness for the decision taken to forbid a sunroof and the best wheels.
I would have happily the BIK penalty for emissions, as arranged for a customers choosing DSG,

Can't wait for mine, looking forward posting pic I my little beauty.   :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: master_hayabusa on 15 August 2013, 23:58
THE best combo I have seen to date. Simply stunning!

Congrats. Enjoy it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 16 August 2013, 08:58
Awesome looking car! Happy motoring :)
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Post by: simoor on 16 August 2013, 09:22
Thanks for the comments! I have added some pics of the leather seats to my original post
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 16 August 2013, 09:30
Thanks mate! Looks lovely and a first for VW using red stitching on the normal leather in the Uk. :cool:
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Post by: Gryzor on 16 August 2013, 09:33
Thanks for the comments! I have added some pics of the leather seats to my original post

Have to say, although I'm not a huge fan of 3 doors, oryx, santiagos, or leather, it does still look really good!  I'm jealous...until I get my hands on mine come early September :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 16 August 2013, 22:57
Looking lonely at the dealership ... Won't be long though  :grin:
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 17 August 2013, 00:14
Looking good Dave  :cool: Similar spec to mine....
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Post by: Davejavue on 17 August 2013, 08:24
Cool when do you get yours ?
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Post by: Gung-Ho on 17 August 2013, 14:30
Cool when do you get yours ?

Mine went into transit just this week so I'm hoping early September. Did you opt for Performance Pack? Loving those "Santiago's".... Best Colour if you ask me :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 17 August 2013, 16:32
Thanks for comments on wheels I have been wondering if right decision - yes hot performance pack and with wheels that's it no other options taking delivery Thursday 22nd
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Post by: Davejavue on 17 August 2013, 16:33
Thanks for comments on wheels I have been wondering if right decision - yes hot performance pack and with wheels that's it no other options taking delivery Thursday 22nd
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 17 August 2013, 16:34
Sorry messing up my replies in in gym should have waited till I got home !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 17 August 2013, 16:49
What combination you getting gung-ho ?
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Post by: Gung-Ho on 17 August 2013, 17:16
What combination you getting gung-ho ?

Looks like the exact combo as yours... 5 dr, Pure White, 19" Santiago's, Performance Pack... oh and not forgetting DSG!
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Post by: Davejavue on 17 August 2013, 17:23
What combination you getting gung-ho ?

Looks like the exact combo as yours... 5 dr, Pure White, 19" Santiago's, Performance Pack... oh and not forgetting DSG!

I m getting the manual though DSG looks good
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 21 August 2013, 18:24
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?
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Post by: monsta on 21 August 2013, 18:29
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?

I wouldn't, you need to run it in.  I'd say do about 1000 miles before you really give it some welly.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 21 August 2013, 18:33
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?

I wouldn't, you need to run it in.  I'd say do about 1000 miles before you really give it some welly.
Thanks I was thinking the same - shame haha
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 21 August 2013, 18:51
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?

Give it the beans from day one, as soon as the engine is warm. Just vary the revs rather than labouring along for ages at the same rev count. Everyones opinion is different on running in, me I use it to the full from the first day.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 21 August 2013, 19:27
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?

Give it the beans from day one, as soon as the engine is warm. Just vary the revs rather than labouring along for ages at the same rev count. Everyones opinion is different on running in, me I use it to the full from the first day.
Ok I m with you Aaddict - any problems I ll blame you  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 21 August 2013, 19:38
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?

Give it the beans from day one, as soon as the engine is warm. Just vary the revs rather than labouring along for ages at the same rev count. Everyones opinion is different on running in, me I use it to the full from the first day.
Ok I m with you Aaddict - any problems I ll blame you  :wink:

No problemo, I've got broad shoulders  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 21 August 2013, 20:21
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?

Just use common sense.  Don't go red lining it out of the dealership, but at the same time don't just dawdle along hanging onto low revs all the time.  Outright speed doesn't matter too much, it's how you get there.  Just keep speed and revs varied and you'll be fine,
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 21 August 2013, 20:34
Car arrives tomorrow ( excited ) was wondering can you give it full beans from day one ?

Just use common sense.  Don't go red lining it out of the dealership, but at the same time don't just dawdle along hanging onto low revs all the time.  Outright speed doesn't matter too much, it's how you get there.  Just keep speed and revs varied and you'll be fine,
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Thanks for the input everyone will vary the revs and take it up to maybe 4500 at most for first 1000 miles and not labour the engine at high revs for a long time
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 13:42
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped  :grin: :cool:
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Post by: CraigW on 22 August 2013, 13:48
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped  :grin: :cool:

This post is useless without pics  :grin: congratulations!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 22 August 2013, 13:50
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped  :grin: :cool:

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 22 August 2013, 13:55
Without wanting to beat a dead horse, pics or it didn't happen! :grin:

Congrats by the way! :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 14:00
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped  :grin: :cool:

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I'm in work but as soon as I got 5 mins will share some photos
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 22 August 2013, 14:16
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped  :grin: :cool:

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I'm in work but as soon as I got 5 mins will share some photos

Stuff work  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 14:23
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped  :grin: :cool:

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Exactly how I feel

I'm in work but as soon as I got 5 mins will share some photos

Stuff work  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 14:32
It's arrived ! And as good as I had hoped  :grin: :cool:

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Exactly how I feel

I'm in work but as soon as I got 5 mins will share some photos

Stuff work  :evil:
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 14:34
Try again
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 22 August 2013, 14:35
Try again
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 22 August 2013, 14:35
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Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 14:38
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Am trying  :cry:
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 22 August 2013, 15:03
 :grin: "Looks Awesome mate!" ..... Forget work! You should be out playing in the Sunshine! Enjoy!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 15:14
:grin: "Looks Awesome mate!" ..... Forget work! You should be out playing in the Sunshine! Enjoy!!!!
Thanks a million I can't wait till 5 pm to knock off !
It's a great car you ll be chuffed with yours I assure you
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 22 August 2013, 15:14
Nice car Dave, looks awesome!  Can I ask what date did you order it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 15:30
Nice car Dave, looks awesome!  Can I ask what date did you order it?
No worries ordered end of March for September delivery but as I got private plate had it early - it arrived at dealers early - 1st week August so not too long really
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 15:33
Nice car Dave, looks awesome!  Can I ask what date did you order it?
No worries ordered end of March for September delivery but as I got private plate had it early - it arrived at dealers early - 1st week August so not too long really
Sorry my mistake as just checked - I ordered it on 24th April - not March
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 22 August 2013, 15:35
Looks fantastic mate.  Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;)  I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!

Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August?  Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 15:42
Looks fantastic mate.  Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;)  I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!

Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August?  Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
I ve had plate years just the golf arrived bit early and I had to dispose of old car - that was collected today so tried to ensure both happened at the same time and as quickly as possible
Thanks for comments - only one problem was damaged alloy which they are changing
You will be so happy with your car it's the nuts !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 15:45
Looks fantastic mate.  Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;)  I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!

Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August?  Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
I ve had plate years just the golf arrived bit early and I had to dispose of old car - that was collected today so tried to ensure both happened at the same time and as quickly as possible
Thanks for comments - only one problem was damaged alloy which they are changing
You will be so happy with your car it's the nuts !

Update - just received email and new wheel will be delivered next week so all good - dealer has been excellent throughout really
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 22 August 2013, 15:50
Looks fantastic mate.  Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;)  I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!

Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August?  Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
I ve had plate years just the golf arrived bit early and I had to dispose of old car - that was collected today so tried to ensure both happened at the same time and as quickly as possible
Thanks for comments - only one problem was damaged alloy which they are changing
You will be so happy with your car it's the nuts !

Update - just received email and new wheel will be delivered next week so all good - dealer has been excellent throughout really

Ah, makes total sense then. Shame about your alloy though, but great that it's getting sorted out so quickly.

Yeah I'm really looking forward to it - definitely making sure I'm "working from home" that day ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 15:55
Looks fantastic mate.  Right colour, right number of doors, wheels just 1" too large ;)  I will hopefully be collecting mine the first week in September, can't wait!

Did you always intend on getting a private plate, or did you decide on getting one mid-August?  Seems a bit long for a dealer just to prep the car!
I ve had plate years just the golf arrived bit early and I had to dispose of old car - that was collected today so tried to ensure both happened at the same time and as quickly as possible
Thanks for comments - only one problem was damaged alloy which they are changing
You will be so happy with your car it's the nuts !

Update - just received email and new wheel will be delivered next week so all good - dealer has been excellent throughout really

Ah, makes total sense then. Shame about your alloy though, but great that it's getting sorted out so quickly.

Yeah I'm really looking forward to it - definitely making sure I'm "working from home" that day ;)

Did you test drive before ordering ? Only asking as today is first time I've actually sat in one
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 22 August 2013, 16:21
Did you test drive before ordering ? Only asking as today is first time I've actually sat in one

Nope, only ever sat inside a regular Mk7 to test that my album art displayed correctly!  I have a Mk5 GTI at the moment anyway, had it for over 8 years, and even that still brings a smile to my face.  With all of the reviews and comments on here, I felt no need at all to test drive it, and am happy for my first experience of it to be in my own :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 16:27
Did you test drive before ordering ? Only asking as today is first time I've actually sat in one

Nope, only ever sat inside a regular Mk7 to test that my album art displayed correctly!  I have a Mk5 GTI at the moment anyway, had it for over 8 years, and even that still brings a smile to my face.  With all of the reviews and comments on here, I felt no need at all to test drive it, and am happy for my first experience of it to be in my own :)
Yeah same as me though never owned a VW before . Reading reviews I couldn't go wrong really and like you after ordering avoided them as wanted my first experience to be with my car so as not to spoil the surprise if that makes sense
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 22 August 2013, 16:31
Yeah same as me though never owned a VW before . Reading reviews I couldn't go wrong really and like you after ordering avoided them as wanted my first experience to be with my car so as not to spoil the surprise if that makes sense

Makes total sense mate :)  I've been thoroughly impressed with my current GTI so had no reservations at all.  It's got all the toys and gadgets I want, faster, quieter, smoother, more efficient, better looking...no brainer really!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 16:38
Yeah same as me though never owned a VW before . Reading reviews I couldn't go wrong really and like you after ordering avoided them as wanted my first experience to be with my car so as not to spoil the surprise if that makes sense

Makes total sense mate :)  I've been thoroughly impressed with my current GTI so had no reservations at all.  It's got all the toys and gadgets I want, faster, quieter, smoother, more efficient, better looking...no brainer really!
You right and I know you say quieter but it sounds great under acceleration really gruff
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 16:42
Yeah same as me though never owned a VW before . Reading reviews I couldn't go wrong really and like you after ordering avoided them as wanted my first experience to be with my car so as not to spoil the surprise if that makes sense

Makes total sense mate :)  I've been thoroughly impressed with my current GTI so had no reservations at all.  It's got all the toys and gadgets I want, faster, quieter, smoother, more efficient, better looking...no brainer really!
You right and I know you say quieter but it sounds great under acceleration really gruff
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 22 August 2013, 16:47
You right and I know you say quieter but it sounds great under acceleration really gruff

Exactly :)  Refined when you want it to be, but open it up and it turns into a beast!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 16:50
You right and I know you say quieter but it sounds great under acceleration really gruff

Exactly :)  Refined when you want it to be, but open it up and it turns into a beast!
I agree best everyday car you can buy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 22 August 2013, 18:57
I agree best everyday car you can buy

Precisely why I'm sticking with the it, can't think of a better car for my needs.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Aidey on 22 August 2013, 20:20
nice car dave, what dealer did you buy that at?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 20:33
nice car dave, what dealer did you buy that at?
Capitol Volkswagen in Merthyr Tydfil they've been good as not had any hold ups at all and feel a bit guilty as some people on here sound like they been messed around a bit
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Aidey on 22 August 2013, 20:42

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Capitol Volkswagen in Merthyr Tydfil they've been good as not had any hold ups at all and feel a bit guilty as some people on here sound like they been messed around a bit
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Nice one, mines on order at aberystwyth shouldnt be too long now, hopefully, enjoy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 20:43

Capitol Volkswagen in Merthyr Tydfil they've been good as not had any hold ups at all and feel a bit guilty as some people on here sound like they been messed around a bit
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Nice one, mines on order at aberystwyth shouldnt be too long now, hopefully, enjoy
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Thanks and you too it's worth the wait !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 22 August 2013, 23:29
Had a bit of a drive round this evening and for a car that's understated it still gets some looks from passers by - it seems VW know how to make something look special without shouting " look at me "
I m impressed and looking forward to the weekend
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 23 August 2013, 08:31
Had a bit of a drive round this evening and for a car that's understated it still gets some looks from passers by - it seems VW know how to make something look special without shouting " look at me "
I m impressed and looking forward to the weekend

It is definitely understated, but at the same time the front grille, alloys and rear exhausts are more noticeable than you might think.  That, along with the engine and exhaust notes will draw a bit of attention.

Enjoy your weekend drive mate, not jealous...much!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 23 August 2013, 08:41
Had a bit of a drive round this evening and for a car that's understated it still gets some looks from passers by - it seems VW know how to make something look special without shouting " look at me "
I m impressed and looking forward to the weekend

It is definitely understated, but at the same time the front grille, alloys and rear exhausts are more noticeable than you might think.  That, along with the engine and exhaust notes will draw a bit of attention.

Enjoy your weekend drive mate, not jealous...much!

You making me feel guilty now haha
I will thanks bud
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 23 August 2013, 08:54
You making me feel guilty now haha
I will thanks bud

Haha, so you should! ;)

Just kidding, wont be long for me now hopefully, and in the meantime I still have my Mk5 to enjoy. In fact, I really should get out in it to give her a good send off.  Will be sad to see her go, but times change, things improve, needs must and all that  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carbon VW on 23 August 2013, 10:32
Collecting my GTI today at half 2. Cannot wait. Pics to follow. Only downside is that it's posing rain in Ireland today!! :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 23 August 2013, 10:44
Collecting my GTI today at half 2. Cannot wait. Pics to follow. Only downside is that it's posing rain in Ireland today!! :laugh:

Congrats fellow irish GTI owner  :laugh: Make sure to post up pics!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 23 August 2013, 11:04
Collecting my GTI today at half 2. Cannot wait. Pics to follow. Only downside is that it's posing rain in Ireland today!! :laugh:

Congrats fellow irish GTI owner  :laugh: Make sure to post up pics!
Congrats fella enjoy !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carbon VW on 23 August 2013, 11:07
Thanks guys. Promise I will post pics when I figure out how to. I'm new to this.
Don't think I've ever been as excited !! Wife has to pull a sickie in work to drop me up to the dealer!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 23 August 2013, 13:41
Carbon VW excited for you, it's 1:40 now!!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simoor on 23 August 2013, 14:35
It's 2:33 and still no pics.. :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 23 August 2013, 14:36
It's 2:33 and still no pics.. :laugh:

Yeah!  Don't be pulling a VW on us now :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carbon VW on 24 August 2013, 01:01
Well!! Just in the door now. To put it simply, it's an awesome piece of kit. I'm after driving 400km today and enjoyed every 2nd of it. Hoping to bed the engine in ASAP so I can see what she really can do. Pics really don't do the car justice. Looks so much better in real life. CSG is a great colour and am slightly relieved as I ordered without ever seeing it. I have pics but gave up tryin from my phone. Ill out them up tomorrow from the computer. Got potenzas aswell, so happy they weren't dunlops!! One small thing though , I did notice some slight condensation at the bottom of the headlights just now. Is this something I should be worried about or is it just drying out some moisture in the unit?
Overall, it's everything I expected and more. Well worth the wait. Sorry took so long to post.  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 24 August 2013, 01:24
Good to hear Carbon.  Look forward to those pics. :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 24 August 2013, 08:44
Sounds good Carbon, I await the pics with baited breath too! However, condensation inside the light unit is not something I'd consider normal, but maybe give it a few days to see what happens.  Regardless, I would drop your dealer an e-mail just to let them me you noticed it and will keep an eye on it.  They might even tell you to bring it back in anyway.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 24 August 2013, 10:33
I had a little condensation too in the first day or two I had the car and I've had it on previous brand new cars too. It cleared up and haven't noticed it happening since.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 August 2013, 10:34
Sounds good Carbon, I await the pics with baited breath too! However, condensation inside the light unit is not something I'd consider normal.

Depends whether they're sealed units or vented, if they're sealed then you've got an issue.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 24 August 2013, 10:37
Depends whether they're sealed units or vented, if they're sealed then you've got an issue.

Yeah exactly, although I suppose there is a possibility that some of the materials and fixings may contain a bit of moisture that will soon dissipate.  I'd probably just leave it a few days and see what happens.  If it persists, take it in.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 24 August 2013, 14:46
I had a bit of condensation in one of my lights which quickly disappeared and touch wood won't reappear
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 August 2013, 14:55
I had a bit of condensation in one of my lights which quickly disappeared and touch wood won't reappear

There will be a hell of a lot of humidity on those car transporting ships, especially with the wet weather we've had lately. The cargo decks of any large ship go through extremes of temperature, from quite toasty (when the engines are kicking out some heat) to stone cold when it is dockside - and all the condensation that occurs as a result. That car is probably nevr going to go through extremes of temp like that again (40 Celcius swing) once in the hands of the owner.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 24 August 2013, 14:58
I had a bit of condensation in one of my lights which quickly disappeared and touch wood won't reappear

There will be a hell of a lot of humidity on those car transporting ships, especially with the wet weather we've had lately. The cargo decks of any large ship go through extremes of temperature, from quite toasty (when the engines are kicking out some heat) to stone cold when it is dockside - and all the condensation that occurs as a result. That car is probably nevr going to go through extremes of temp like that again (40 Celcius swing) once in the hands of the owner.

You don't live in Scotland pal :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 August 2013, 15:02
I had a bit of condensation in one of my lights which quickly disappeared and touch wood won't reappear

There will be a hell of a lot of humidity on those car transporting ships, especially with the wet weather we've had lately. The cargo decks of any large ship go through extremes of temperature, from quite toasty (when the engines are kicking out some heat) to stone cold when it is dockside - and all the condensation that occurs as a result. That car is probably nevr going to go through extremes of temp like that again (40 Celcius swing) once in the hands of the owner.

You don't live in Scotland pal :grin:

Minus 10 in the day to minus 30 at night isn't quite a 40 degree swing!  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carbon VW on 25 August 2013, 18:37
Here as thee long overdue pics guys. Hope they display properly. Hard to get a good photo in the sun. Look a lot better in the flesh I promise. CSG is one hell of a colour. Whoever has ordered it will not be disappointed. Turns heads wherever it goes.

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 August 2013, 18:39
Nice! Well wear!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carbon VW on 25 August 2013, 18:42
Nice! Well wear!

Cheers Joe. Will be around Galway next week. Will give a salute if i see ya!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 August 2013, 18:44
Haha do, I don't think I've met another one on the road yet!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 25 August 2013, 18:48
Stunning.

I'm going to have to go and clean mine now.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 25 August 2013, 19:01
Looks stunning mate, CSG is a nice colour, and were I not so taken by the white it would probably be my next choice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 25 August 2013, 19:46
Beautiful car, looks stunning in that colour!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 25 August 2013, 19:58
Front fogs look awesome!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 25 August 2013, 20:00
Looking GOOD! Mate!!!!... You're not wrong... CSG looks the Biz! Not surprised it turns heads  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 25 August 2013, 20:15
Awesome!!  :cool:

Great colour  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 25 August 2013, 22:52
CarbonVW - stunning mate!  Do I spy the ambient light strip running through the rear doors as well?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 25 August 2013, 22:55
Front only.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carbon VW on 26 August 2013, 13:07
CarbonVW - stunning mate!  Do I spy the ambient light strip running through the rear doors as well?

Yup front only.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 26 August 2013, 13:42
Here as thee long overdue pics guys. Hope they display properly. Hard to get a good photo in the sun. Look a lot better in the flesh I promise. CSG is one hell of a colour. Whoever has ordered it will not be disappointed. Turns heads wherever it goes.


Lovely car mate congratulations, I can't wait to get my Carbon grey in November (optimistic)  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 28 August 2013, 10:28
Cracking photos mate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stuart.cameron on 28 August 2013, 10:35
Very nice - Just ordered a carbon grey GTD
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 28 August 2013, 12:44
So I just got back from my dealers to sort out the finance and whatnot before picking up my GTI on Sunday.  Went for regular HP instead of options - far lower charges, in 3 years it'll be done and dusted, and I know exactly where I stand month-by-month.  They gave me the 3 years servicing at the reduced £199 rate still, and threw in the "gardex" pack of car-care goodies even though I'm not actually getting it applied.

Alas, I tried to resist, but I couldn't....I had to go see my car to make sure it was actually there! lol  No pictures, as the car was grafted with bits of white protective plastic on parts.  Also, to keep some mystique I didn't open the car and sit in it, but...
Based purely on looks alone, I was blown away.  Can't wait until Sunday morning!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 28 August 2013, 12:47
Sounds great mate, bet you can't wait!!

As an aside, is this what everyone else is doing ie. sorting out the finance etc before delivery day?  I assume (if you have time) is the way to go as on the Sunday you can just pick up the keys and get driving?!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stuart.cameron on 28 August 2013, 12:47
So I just got back from my dealers to sort out the finance and whatnot before picking up my GTI on Sunday.  Went for regular HP instead of options - far lower charges, in 3 years it'll be done and dusted, and I know exactly where I stand month-by-month.  They gave me the 3 years servicing at the reduced £199 rate still, and threw in the "gardex" pack of car-care goodies even though I'm not actually getting it applied.

Alas, I tried to resist, but I couldn't....I had to go see my car to make sure it was actually there! lol  No pictures, as the car was grafted with bits of white protective plastic on parts.  Also, to keep some mystique I didn't open the car and sit in it, but...
  • Keyfobs are cool, but huge!
  • OMG...no pictures anywhere do it justice!  Absolutely stunning.  Makes the BMW 1 series look like an ugly duckling!
  • In the flesh, the 18" wheels are some of the nicest I've seen.
  • The light clusters, both front and back, look fantastic.
  • To say it's understated, it stood out like a sore thumb amongst all of the other cars in the compound.
Based purely on looks alone, I was blown away.  Can't wait until Sunday morning!

A few more sleepless nights ahead!

Are the keys the same for the keyless and standard?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 28 August 2013, 13:03
Sounds 'Awesome' Gryzor!!! Couldn't be more pleased for you. Hopefully mine will follow the week after!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 28 August 2013, 13:19
Excellent news Gryzor. It is a lovely looking car that's for sure but no need for the BMW comment mate. Each to their own and I'm sure Bill will love his just as much as we love ours.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 28 August 2013, 13:27
Excellent news Gryzor. It is a lovely looking car that's for sure but no need for the BMW comment mate. Each to their own and I'm sure Bill will love his just as much as we love ours.

Hey, all's fair in love and war, it's just an opinion, nothing personal, and people should know I echo the same sentiments! ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 August 2013, 13:38
So I just got back from my dealers to sort out the finance and whatnot before picking up my GTI on Sunday.  Went for regular HP instead of options - far lower charges, in 3 years it'll be done and dusted, and I know exactly where I stand month-by-month.  They gave me the 3 years servicing at the reduced £199 rate still, and threw in the "gardex" pack of car-care goodies even though I'm not actually getting it applied.

Alas, I tried to resist, but I couldn't....I had to go see my car to make sure it was actually there! lol  No pictures, as the car was grafted with bits of white protective plastic on parts.  Also, to keep some mystique I didn't open the car and sit in it, but...
  • Keyfobs are cool, but huge!
  • OMG...no pictures anywhere do it justice!  Absolutely stunning.  Makes the BMW 1 series look like an ugly duckling!
  • In the flesh, the 18" wheels are some of the nicest I've seen.
  • The light clusters, both front and back, look fantastic.
  • To say it's understated, it stood out like a sore thumb amongst all of the other cars in the compound.
Based purely on looks alone, I was blown away.  Can't wait until Sunday morning!

A few more sleepless nights ahead!

Are the keys the same for the keyless and standard?

Yes, exactly the same. Annoying. I'd prefer if they'd hid away the "blade" part of the key. I know Ford do.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 28 August 2013, 15:31
A few more sleepless nights ahead!

Are the keys the same for the keyless and standard?

Yeah, too right!  I had a funny dream the other night about the number plate mounts sticking out about 6 inches with massive logos on them surrounded by flashing LEDs...oh dear!  :grin:

As JoeGTI said, they are the same, and I know what he means about the Ford keyless fob, in that the key is hidden inside the fob itself.  On the flip side (no pun intended!), the GTI key is easy to flip out if you need it, whereas on my mates Ford, it's really awkward to remove the key.

Sounds 'Awesome' Gryzor!!! Couldn't be more pleased for you. Hopefully mine will follow the week after!

Cheers mate, fingers crossed for you.  Honestly, you will not be disappointed!  Through the window the tartan sets looked awesome, and the red stitching really sets things off.  If it drives better than my Mk5, and that's a silly statement, I am going to be very, very happy with this car.

Just sorted out the 7 day complimentary insurance too (will also do the free "Esurance"), but their annual quote was double what I can get elsewhere.  My current provider wasn't the cheapest, so I'm just ending that one early and starting a new one from the 1st, saved about £50 a year compared to what I paid before, so not too shabby.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 28 August 2013, 15:35
What no pictures? :tongue:

Perhaps I should name mine "Ugly Duckling"?  I was leaning towards "Blue Bullet" though... :undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AAddict on 28 August 2013, 15:51
What no pictures? :tongue:

Perhaps I should name mine "Ugly Duckling"?  I was leaning towards "Blue Bullet" though... :undecided:

I'd call it Brutus the Blue. Bet you can't wait Bill.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 28 August 2013, 15:52
What no pictures? :tongue:

Perhaps I should name mine "Ugly Duckling"?  I was leaning towards "Blue Bullet" though... :undecided:

Ooh no, it was really dusty and had all bits of white plastic on it still...not very photogenic (like its owner!)

Haha, "Blue Bullet" is good, or you could lean to your softer side and call it "Blue Bear" ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 August 2013, 15:58

As JoeGTI said, they are the same, and I know what he means about the Ford keyless fob, in that the key is hidden inside the fob itself.  On the flip side (no pun intended!), the GTI key is easy to flip out if you need it, whereas on my mates Ford, it's really awkward to remove the key.


True... but when you have keyless, how often realistically would you want to remove the key? Probably never! My parents have a Focus with keyless and they had the car a year when I accidentally discovered where the blade is hidden in their keyfob. They didn't know it was there. It's not a big deal anyway. The only thing that would concern me is when leaving the car for a service or whatever, someone who isn't used to driving the car would be scratching around looking for where the ignition should be!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 28 August 2013, 16:02
True... but when you have keyless, how often realistically would you want to remove the key? Probably never! My parents have a Focus with keyless and they had the car a year when I accidentally discovered where the blade is hidden in their keyfob. They didn't know it was there. It's not a big deal anyway. The only thing that would concern me is when leaving the car for a service or whatever, someone who isn't used to driving the car would be scratching around looking for where the ignition should be!

Oh I agree, given the choice I'd have liked it concealed, but in the scheme of things it's no biggie.  In the case of a service, I'd be seriously tempted to just tape it up and write "KEYLESS" on the thing! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 28 August 2013, 16:08
True... but when you have keyless, how often realistically would you want to remove the key? Probably never! My parents have a Focus with keyless and they had the car a year when I accidentally discovered where the blade is hidden in their keyfob. They didn't know it was there. It's not a big deal anyway. The only thing that would concern me is when leaving the car for a service or whatever, someone who isn't used to driving the car would be scratching around looking for where the ignition should be!

Oh I agree, given the choice I'd have liked it concealed, but in the scheme of things it's no biggie.  In the case of a service, I'd be seriously tempted to just tape it up and write "KEYLESS" on the thing! :grin:

Yeah and you would probably get it returned with CLUELESS written on it  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 August 2013, 16:16
haha  :grin:
With my last car I used to stick a big "DO NOT WASH THIS CAR" on the dash when I left it in for a service. They must have thought I was a right knob end  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 28 August 2013, 16:18
Yeah and you would probably get it returned with CLUELESS written on it  :grin: :grin:

Haha, brilliant!  :grin:  Worse, they'd probably cut the tape off with a knife and scratch up the key fob before proceeding to try ramming it into the ignition!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 28 August 2013, 16:20
haha  :grin:
With my last car I used to stick a big "DO NOT WASH THIS CAR" on the dash when I left it in for a service. They must have thought I was a right knob end  :laugh:

Well you could have added a please! :lipsrsealed:

Nah I can understand this though.  I get a similar thing at work sometimes where people often try to "help out" and basically just f**k everything up.  I have a policy now, if I want help I will ask for it.  Too many times someone has cleaned something or adjusted something or tidied away something in an effort to be nice and ruined what I had been working on for the last few days! :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 28 August 2013, 16:25
Nah I can understand this though.  I get a similar thing at work sometimes where people often try to "help out" and basically just f**k everything up.  I have a policy now, if I want help I will ask for it.  Too many times someone has cleaned something or adjusted something or tidied away something in an effort to be nice and ruined what I had been working on for the last few days! :sad:

I'm right with ya' on that one Bear.  Imagine my horror when one day I get home to find my wife and daughter washing my car for me.  How nice of them, I thought, until I saw what my daughter (bless her!) had in her hand.  Only a sponge with green metal scourer pad on it!!! :shocked:  Thankfully, my car escaped...don't know how, just sheer luck!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 28 August 2013, 16:30
haha  :grin:
With my last car I used to stick a big "DO NOT WASH THIS CAR" on the dash when I left it in for a service. They must have thought I was a right knob end  :laugh:

Well you could have added a please! :lipsrsealed:

Nah I can understand this though.  I get a similar thing at work sometimes where people often try to "help out" and basically just f**k everything up.  I have a policy now, if I want help I will ask for it.  Too many times someone has cleaned something or adjusted something or tidied away something in an effort to be nice and ruined what I had been working on for the last few days! :sad:

Ah, I'm fairly sure I did add a "Please and thank you". They obviously have good intentions when washing the car for the customer but I've seen the way cars are washed at main dealers... shudder...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 28 August 2013, 21:49
haha  :grin:
With my last car I used to stick a big "DO NOT WASH THIS CAR" on the dash when I left it in for a service. They must have thought I was a right knob end  :laugh:

Well you could have added a please! :lipsrsealed:

Nah I can understand this though.  I get a similar thing at work sometimes where people often try to "help out" and basically just f**k everything up.  I have a policy now, if I want help I will ask for it.  Too many times someone has cleaned something or adjusted something or tidied away something in an effort to be nice and ruined what I had been working on for the last few days! :sad:

Ah, I'm fairly sure I did add a "Please and thank you". They obviously have good intentions when washing the car for the customer but I've seen the way cars are washed at main dealers... shudder...

I also stick a note on the dashboard when my car goes into the garage asking them not to wash my car and I mention it to the service advisor too. They attach a tag to the key fob with the same ' do not wash the car' instruction on it.

I also clean my car before it goes into the dealers for servicing / repairs. Makes it easier for me to show the dealer and get them to agree it's unmarked, and for me to check for damage when I collect it.

Am I being paranoid? Some may think so, but I don't want to be in a situation where if my car is damaged while at the dealers, they deny having caused it and maintain 'it must have been like that when you brought it in sir'. Nor do I want the dealer's resident 'sponge jockey' inflicting swirls on my paintwork!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 29 August 2013, 13:47
Going to dealership tomorrow to get damaged wheel changed - quick service I thought
On the delivery situation my chap in dealership said I ordered at the right time and that if I ordered today would nt see the car until March !
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Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 August 2013, 18:49
Going to dealership tomorrow to get damaged wheel changed - quick service I thought
On the delivery situation my chap in dealership said I ordered at the right time and that if I ordered today would nt see the car until March !

Hopefully "damaged wheels" won't be too commonplace for whiteworm on our polished wheels. Saw a 12 reg Tiguan riddled with whiteworm yesterday as I was crawling along the approach to the Tyne bridge from the Metrocentre yesterday.

Your damage was transport strap chafing?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 29 August 2013, 21:49
Going to dealership tomorrow to get damaged wheel changed - quick service I thought
On the delivery situation my chap in dealership said I ordered at the right time and that if I ordered today would nt see the car until March !

Hopefully "damaged wheels" won't be too commonplace for whiteworm on our polished wheels. Saw a 12 reg Tiguan riddled with whiteworm yesterday as I was crawling along the approach to the Tyne bridge from the Metrocentre yesterday.


Your damage was transport strap chafing?
To be honest I don't know I noticed it when my car was delivered - no damage to tyre but 2 grooves on wheel outside rim only small but noticeable dealer ordered me a new wheel without question
Not sure how santiagos are going to stand up to wear but I m VERY wary near curbs
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 29 August 2013, 22:05
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling  :cry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 29 August 2013, 22:16
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling  :cry:

The GTD wheels have a bit of lippage protection from the tyre, as do my current Scirocco wheels. Not sure why they're back to polished alloys - kerb them and you have to live with the scrape or get your wheels all painted. White worm will probably make a comeback too.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 29 August 2013, 23:37
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling  :'(

The GTD wheels have a bit of lippage protection from the tyre, as do my current Scirocco wheels. Not sure why they're back to polished alloys - kerb them and you have to live with the scrape or get your wheels all painted. White worm will probably make a comeback too.


Not true, Lepsons will refurb Monza's back to a polished face. :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 30 August 2013, 00:25
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling  :cry:

The GTD wheels have a bit of lippage protection from the tyre, as do my current Scirocco wheels. Not sure why they're back to polished alloys - kerb them and you have to live with the scrape or get your wheels all painted. White worm will probably make a comeback too.

Back to them? They never left them! VW have been fitting polished wheels to GTI's (among other models) since the MK 4. And the whiteworm has been a consistent problem ever since!


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 August 2013, 08:22
Not just the 19s, but the 18s as well - I assume they are flush to the wheel as well (monzas and monzas II certainly were). It's highly likely that all of us will kerb our wheels at some point. I was soooo careful with both my mk 5 & 6 GTI's and I still managed to kerb the front drivers side alloy. Literally THE worst feeling  :cry:

The GTD wheels have a bit of lippage protection from the tyre, as do my current Scirocco wheels. Not sure why they're back to polished alloys - kerb them and you have to live with the scrape or get your wheels all painted. White worm will probably make a comeback too.

Back to them? They never left them! VW have been fitting polished wheels to GTI's (among other models) since the MK 4. And the whiteworm has been a consistent problem ever since!

The Scirocco managed to escape with painted wheels across all the optional wheel variants I know of. I would have thought that the cost of replacements for white worm by sticking with polished alloys would have been more than switching to painted  wheels, with the cost of painting them.

Polished wheels do look a little better when they are pristine (by a tiny margin), but i'd rather have painted ones that will stay looking as good as day 1 - especially if I was keeping the car beyond warranty.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 30 August 2013, 08:42
A guy at work bought an older GTI a few months ago, and it had wheels with a bit of the mythical white worm that I never experienced in 8 years!  But, he just took the wheels to be refinished with metallic spray and lacquer.  All done the same they looked fantastic, and only noticeably different if stood next to regular machine-finished wheels at more than a passing glance.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 30 August 2013, 20:17
Wheel all sorted and they washed car which was nice .While I was waiting I decided to look round showroom and could nt help noticing how dull all the cars on show were guess that's a result of driving something a bit special
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: redgolfgtd on 30 August 2013, 21:47
I guess Davejavue yours in the red golf gtd now being sold there
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 30 August 2013, 22:16
I guess Davejavue yours in the red golf gtd now being sold there
No why do you think that ? This is my first VW
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: redgolfgtd on 30 August 2013, 22:44
Sorry didn't realise that walked round the sales area yesterday there is  red golf gtd there that's not been in long I thought maybe it was your part ex :)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 30 August 2013, 23:20
Sorry didn't realise that walked round the sales area yesterday there is  red golf gtd there that's not been in long I thought maybe it was your part ex :)
Oh I get it now - no not mine  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 21:03
So guys, I took delivery of my new baby this morning, and what a beauty she is!  Took a few snaps with my phone, sorry for the not-so-great quality, but at the end of the day, it's a Pure White 5 door GTI that we all know and love!  I also took a shot of the luxury mats for those who may be undecided - they suit the interior perfectly well, with only minimal white edging around them.  I also have the original mats too as spares.

(http://s6.postimg.org/x24wpfecx/IMG_0818.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/h2m95vib5/IMG_0817.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/ptoomec8h/IMG_0819.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/5c8bohpip/IMG_0820.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/uguqo5zld/IMG_0816.jpg)

So I guess I'll start off with what I didn't like...which isn't much!
So far, those are the only negatives.  Pretty much everything else just blew me away.  First thing I noticed was just how smooth and effortless it was to drive, even relative to my Mk5, such a big step-up for me in this regard.  I've done about 100 miles already ranging from city stop-start to 50 miles of motorway, and didn't really push the revs much past 4000, but you can really feel the grunt under the hood.  At low speeds you can still hear how throaty the engine is, but it's refined at the same time.  Put your foot down and she roars away, very impressive, and without doubt, THE best car I have driven in years.  There are so many superlatives I can throw its way, it's almost pointless!  But, I will go through a few honourable mentions and maybe clarify some things for people (in no particular order):
So there you go guys, relatively short and sweet in the scheme of things!  Did it exceed my expectations?  Yes.  Was it worth the wait?  Hell yes!  I am absolutely convinced that if you have ordered one, you will be over the moon when you get it.  Some maybe less so that others as the Mk6 was obviously a good car too, but as an upgrade to the Mk5 I felt right at home straight away, yet it was also in a league of it's own.

Very, very happy indeed, and I can't wait for you guys to all get yours and hear all about your first experiences!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 01 September 2013, 21:11
That looks very very nice mate! :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 September 2013, 21:12
can you not apply the footbrake with your belt off and then release the e brake?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 21:21
That looks very very nice mate! :cool:

Thanks buddy, so pleased with it, as I'm absolutely sure you will be with your BMW :)  Sorry for losing it a bit the other night with you about the comments you said when you followed one.  It was uncalled for, and I think a bit of pent up frustration on my part.

can you not apply the footbrake with your belt off and then release the e brake?

Not sure mate, will have a bit of a play.  I wasn't really paying attention to what I did in what order, or try the button for that matter  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 01 September 2013, 21:22
 :cool: :cool: :cool:

Enjoy.
Prepare for the stares and comments.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: The Running Man on 01 September 2013, 21:25
Stunning mate   :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 01 September 2013, 21:25
Very very nice Gryzor and a good review. I know what you mean about the seat belt and brake, it really is a bit of a nuisance but I think the wing mirrors are well thought out to be honest.

It's a cracking car though  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 01 September 2013, 21:26
Nice write up Gryzor.

I take it that you didn't notice any much signal drop on your phone with the climate screen?

Hoping this is the case as I've ordered it and currently have an iphone
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 01 September 2013, 21:28
Just press the brake pedal and the button at the same time if you can't be bothered with the seatbelt.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 21:30
Thanks guys!

Yeah the brake will just take a bit of getting used to, and as for the mirrors, very minor really.  I almost wanted to find more faults to balance thing out, but couldn't at this point!

@peterdoherty, no drop in signal at all mate, full bars. Just another marketing stunt by VW, but I guess it's nice to have the options of HFP and RSAP.

Cheers for the tip GolfTI  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 01 September 2013, 21:32


@peterdoherty, no drop in signal at all mate, full bars. Just another marketing stunt by VW, but I guess it's nice to have the options of HFP and RSAP.


Great - was hoping so!! Yes might change to from iPhone (dare I say!) shortly so thinking along the same lines
Stunning motor!!! - roll on the next couple of months til I get mine!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 21:35
I was not worried at all about lack of signal given that the rest of the car is the same as any other GTI.  But, I wasn't sure the iPhone would connect OK, but it did just fine.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 01 September 2013, 21:36
Awesome car Gryzor, looks the nuts!! Look forward to your comments once you've run her in and started to see what she can do!!  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 21:42
Awesome car Gryzor, looks the nuts!! Look forward to your comments once you've run her in and started to see what she can do!!  :cool:

Thanks mate, and you can count on more commentary!  One thing I forget to mention was just how well the Adaptive Cruise Control works - again I thought I'd be wary of it, but it just works.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 01 September 2013, 21:45
Absolutely stunning mate!!! And great first hand write up. I'm so looking forward to getting mine having seen yours now.

Hope you get many years of happy motoring out of it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 21:54
Absolutely stunning mate!!! And great first hand write up. I'm so looking forward to getting mine having seen yours now.

Hope you get many years of happy motoring out of it.

Cheers mate, and I guess I should also say thanks to everybody on these forums really as they have, through better and worse, kept me going!  You are going to love your car mate, and I can't see me wanting to swap this for another 8 years at least!  Well, until I see the Mk9 and can't resist the tech on offer  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 September 2013, 22:05
Absolutely stunning mate!!! And great first hand write up. I'm so looking forward to getting mine having seen yours now.

Hope you get many years of happy motoring out of it.

Cheers mate, and I guess I should also say thanks to everybody on these forums really as they have, through better and worse, kept me going!  You are going to love your car mate, and I can't see me wanting to swap this for another 8 years at least!  Well, until I see the Mk9 and can't resist the tech on offer  :grin:

Putting my order in for MK9 now to minimise the wait. Nice pics, looks nearly as nice as a red one  :tongue: This forum is a hell of a time waster - time does seem to pass quicker when we're on it. Just waiting to find out whether Emden's latest arrival (city of Rotterdam) will be coming back to Tyne with mine in the next few days!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Thornster on 01 September 2013, 22:17
Very Nice.

If i didn't already have a white car I'd definitely have gone for Pure White - it looks fantastic.


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 01 September 2013, 22:24
pure white - the best colour by a country mile  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 22:27
Fingers crossed monkeyhanger!  It definitely is a time-passer on here though, good job too!  :grin:

As for the colour, I had a white car previous, and had no reservation at all going white again, it just suits the GTI so well.  Red looks really nice too, but I prefer the contrast that white gives to all the red and black accents!  Regardless of colour though, there is no denying the quality of the drive and car itself!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 01 September 2013, 22:34
Makes me look forward to mine so much more! Having seen one in person i know the pics just don't do it justice, stunning mate, enjoy! 8)


I notice you don't have a tax disc in! Could you post a pic of the Richbrook one in place when you've put it in please? I think i'm gonna get one just not sure whether to go Monza red or white? :-\
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 22:44
Makes me look forward to mine so much more! Having seen one in person i know the pics just don't do it justice, stunning mate, enjoy! 8)


I notice you don't have a tax disc in! Could you post a pic of the Richbrook one in place when you've put it in please? I think i'm gonna get one just not sure whether to go Monza red or white? :-\

Thanks Jimble!  You are so right mate, pictures do not do it justice, and no matter how many good words people write about it, it still doesn't prepare you for just how good it really is.

Aye, no tax disc yet, not come through the post.  However, I will definitely post a picture once it's in place.  I agonised over white or red too, and in the end I took mine to a store that sells them and had the guy manually hold them up for me in the windscreen of my Mk5 so I could gauge how they looked.  The white looked OK, and would be better suited to the Pure White rather than Candy White. However, red just worked so well, picking out the red in the grille, callipers, and interior trim.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 01 September 2013, 22:54
Makes me look forward to mine so much more! Having seen one in person i know the pics just don't do it justice, stunning mate, enjoy! 8)


I notice you don't have a tax disc in! Could you post a pic of the Richbrook one in place when you've put it in please? I think i'm gonna get one just not sure whether to go Monza red or white? :-\

Thanks Jimble!  You are so right mate, pictures do not do it justice, and no matter how many good words people write about it, it still doesn't prepare you for just how good it really is.

Aye, no tax disc yet, not come through the post.  However, I will definitely post a picture once it's in place.  I agonised over white or red too, and in the end I took mine to a store that sells them and had the guy manually hold them up for me in the windscreen of my Mk5 so I could gauge how they looked.  The white looked OK, and would be better suited to the Pure White rather than Candy White. However, red just worked so well, picking out the red in the grille, callipers, and interior trim.


Cool, i'll probably go with the red too tbh for the same reasons you mention, has it still got Richbrook on the back?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 23:01
Cool, i'll probably go with the red too tbh for the same reasons you mention, has it still got Richbrook on the back?

Yeah it has, etched in white so matches the car  :grin:  Pretty small logo though, so doesn't detract too much.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 01 September 2013, 23:04
@Gryzor Wahoo! So, so nice mate! That's exactly how mine will look when the day comes. Can't wait to use the keyless entry on a day-to-day basis.

What's this Richbrook Tax Disc holder look like. Link?

Edit: Just had a quick shufty on eBay £19.97. They look reet cool.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 23:12
@Gryzor Wahoo! So, so nice mate! That's exactly how mine will look when the day comes. Can't wait to use the keyless entry on a day-to-day basis.

What's this Richbrook Tax Disc holder look like. Link?

Cheers bud, and yup, that's exactly what yours will look like, absolutely stunning.  Gives me exactly the same smiles and thrills as with my Mk5, just more of them!  Keyless is just brilliant.

These tax disc holders just tastefully finish off the car nicely, and look way nicer than a piece of plastic dealer crap;

http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Richbrook_Twist_Off_Back_Tax_Disc_Holders.html

Edit: shop around, you can get them for around £15 I think
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 01 September 2013, 23:28
Looks the nuts.... I so can't wait for mine to arrive now :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 23:31
Currently in transit eh mk7gti?!  Not long to wait now mate  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 01 September 2013, 23:35
Im on the home run now Gryzor :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 01 September 2013, 23:46
On the way to last base I'd say!  Honestly mate, I know you have a decent car already, but this GTI has blown me away, and I already had a good example of a Mk5 before!  You are going to love it  :drool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 02 September 2013, 00:00
What brand of tyres came on your new toy Gryzor?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 September 2013, 00:30
Very nice Gryzor, almost my twin!

Are the mats noticeably better quality than the standard ones? I find that the standard mats wear fairly quickly, the heel area in mine is wearing a bit already!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 07:37
What brand of tyres came on your new toy Gryzor?

They are Continental SportContact 2, a brand I've been using for a long time now and have had good experience with in terms of wear and all-round performance.  Was very happy to find those on!

Very nice Gryzor, almost my twin!

Are the mats noticeably better quality than the standard ones? I find that the standard mats wear fairly quickly, the heel area in mine is wearing a bit already!

Thanks Joe!  Yeah I just took one out to compare - the luxury ones are thicker, with a deeper, denser pile that also feels softer too.  I had them thrown in free, and pleased I did!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 September 2013, 07:52
Very nice Gryzor, almost my twin!

Are the mats noticeably better quality than the standard ones? I find that the standard mats wear fairly quickly, the heel area in mine is wearing a bit already!

Can't really avoid the heel wear with either carpet or rubber mats. The luxury ones look worse for it on my Scirocco because the carpet pile is so much thicker - it is really noticeable when it all gets flattened out prior to real wear. Putting rubber mats in the front of mine, the generous lip around the perimeter keeps all the stones etc in one place for easy hoover out.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 08:02
For the time it takes them to actually wear out look shabby, I'd rather spend the cash on a new set of carpet mats than put rubber matts in.  I can't deny the rubber ones are more durable and easier to clean, but a quick vacuum out once a week keeps my carpet ones looking OK.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 02 September 2013, 08:16
So guys, I took delivery of my new baby this morning, and what a beauty she is!  Took a few snaps with my phone, sorry for the not-so-great quality, but at the end of the day, it's a Pure White 5 door GTI that we all know and love!  I also took a shot of the luxury mats for those who may be undecided - they suit the interior perfectly well, with only minimal white edging around them.  I also have the original mats too as spares.

So I guess I'll start off with what I didn't like...which isn't much!
  • Mirrors unfold on turning on the ignition, and fold in upon locking the door. Quite why they couldn't have them fold and unfold based on the status of the door is a mystery, but at least you can glance at the mirrors to see the car is locked (assuming you don't go back to the car later, open it, then forget to lock it).
  • Having to wear the seatbelt to release the eBrake is a bit of a pain
So far, those are the only negatives.  Pretty much everything else just blew me away.  First thing I noticed was just how smooth and effortless it was to drive, even relative to my Mk5, such a big step-up for me in this regard.  I've done about 100 miles already ranging from city stop-start to 50 miles of motorway, and didn't really push the revs much past 4000, but you can really feel the grunt under the hood.  At low speeds you can still hear how throaty the engine is, but it's refined at the same time.  Put your foot down and she roars away, very impressive, and without doubt, THE best car I have driven in years.  There are so many superlatives I can throw its way, it's almost pointless!  But, I will go through a few honourable mentions and maybe clarify some things for people (in no particular order):
  • Keyless is absolutely fantastic.  Some may see it as a gimmick, but let's not get into that old endlesss cycle.  To just walk up to the car, open the door, push the button and go is, for me, a new level of luxury!
  • eBrake and auto-hold.  I thought I'd be forever grasping for a non-existent handbrake lever, and I was fearful of the auto-hold not letting go and resulting in a jerky start.  Wrong on both!  I soon got used to it, and the whole system just works...brilliantly.
  • For those who have opted to get the heated screen, a couple of things.  Firstly, there is no physical button - you press setup on the climate and a soft-button appears on screen.  Secondly, for those with iPhones, you need not panic.  It puts the "Advanced Phone Prep" to waste (as we kinda' knew) but, iPhone connects just fine over Hands Free Protocol, contacts all sync up, voice calls are crystal clear, and music streaming works a treat.
  • If you are not sure about spending the extra on Dynaudio, I found the standard setup to be more than adequate.  It goes loud, has plenty of bass if you want it, and is quite well adjustable.  As I've said before, I don't like masses of bass or volume, so it really suits me, but just wanted to say first hand, the standard audio is great.
  • Yes it had the reverse camera fitted, and yes it did feel a bit odd reversing without turning around!  To be fair, I can't ever see me stopping using my own neck and wing mirrors to reverse, but as a check to see before you move, and to gauge the final position, the camera is a great addition.
  • The rear LED lights are just the nuts!  I've had people pointing at the rear of the car in traffic, they are that good.
  • When using the nav, the combination of fantastic voice directions with road and place names, and the seamless integration with the MFD means that the media screen is almost redundant.  Makes my old TomTom seem, well, very old indeed!
  • On the SD card I have over 20GB of music in hundreds of folders.  It is still blisteringly quick to load and seek.  With embedded album art of 320x320, I had no problems at all with artwork displaying.
  • Adaptive Chasis Control is absolutely THE best option on the car.  On the motorway, I switched between Sport, Normal, and Comfort.  In Sport, you could feel every bump, great for when you need that level of feedback.  In Normal, you still had feedback through the wheels, but less prominent.  In Comfort, you feel a distinct change in the refinement.  Down my street there are some paved raised areas.  Again, running through the different modes, in sport you really felt them through the chasis.  In comfot, they were less intrusive than they are on my mates very comfy Ford Focus.  This alone almost made the car everything I hoped it would be, and more.
So there you go guys, relatively short and sweet in the scheme of things!  Did it exceed my expectations?  Yes.  Was it worth the wait?  Hell yes!  I am absolutely convinced that if you have ordered one, you will be over the moon when you get it.  Some maybe less so that others as the Mk6 was obviously a good car too, but as an upgrade to the Mk5 I felt right at home straight away, yet it was also in a league of it's own.

Very, very happy indeed, and I can't wait for you guys to all get yours and hear all about your first experiences!  :smiley:

Like said we have seen a few now and they all look the same but personally do not think you can ever see enough of this car given how great it looks and yours still gave the wow factor on seeing it :)

Couple of review points were good to read and one had me thinking as to why also?

So why are the mirrors being manually opened? Maybe this is that you sometimes go to the car to fetch something, or load something and with no intention of driving away and to have the mirrors going up and down as you do would be a pain? - however times that would occur would be rare really and to have open on unlock should be a 'choice'

ACC - was a big choice for me as my present experience has really worn on me with S Line suspension and UK roads. So do I trust the standard suspension or option ACC? The fact it is not just by choice of settings but offers active adjustment also, swayed me and from your comments my aim would be met

SAT NAV - was hoping what you describe would be the exact experience
Auto Brake - Had some trepidation on this and likely still will till experience it in full but do feel a little more comforted by comments
Dynaudio - Was pretty certain that not selecting was correct choice and nice to know the standard set up is felt as being pretty decent in own right.

But good to see another long term member get his car and sure the wait is now fully worth it each and every time get into :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 September 2013, 08:27
@Gryzor Wahoo! So, so nice mate! That's exactly how mine will look when the day comes. Can't wait to use the keyless entry on a day-to-day basis.

What's this Richbrook Tax Disc holder look like. Link?

Cheers bud, and yup, that's exactly what yours will look like, absolutely stunning.  Gives me exactly the same smiles and thrills as with my Mk5, just more of them!  Keyless is just brilliant.

These tax disc holders just tastefully finish off the car nicely, and look way nicer than a piece of plastic dealer crap;

http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Richbrook_Twist_Off_Back_Tax_Disc_Holders.html

Edit: shop around, you can get them for around £15 I think

For a tax disc holder that “lasts forever”, how much do you have to think about the colour? Do you play it safe and go black or silver (that should suit any car colour) or do you go for the colour of your current car? Have my eye on a red one, but seen them a bit cheaper elsewhere, mainly through Amazon sellers. Cheapest anodised red one, inc delivery for the twist off version is £13.27:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richbrook-Off-Back-Disc-Holder/dp/B001BS4J3E/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22YOGCNS7K0TM (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richbrook-Off-Back-Disc-Holder/dp/B001BS4J3E/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22YOGCNS7K0TM)

Not sure whether anodised red looks a bit pink or whether it is just the photo. It is easy enough to anodise in a bold red.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 08:39
Like said we have seen a few now and they all look the same but personally do not think you can ever see enough of this car given how great it looks and yours still gave the wow factor on seeing it :)

Couple of review points were good to read and one had me thinking as to why also?

So why are the mirrors being manually opened? Maybe this is that you sometimes go to the car to fetch something, or load something and with no intention of driving away and to have the mirrors going up and down as you do would be a pain? - however times that would occur would be rare really and to have open on unlock should be a 'choice'

ACC - was a big choice for me as my present experience has really worn on me with S Line suspension and UK roads. So do I trust the standard suspension or option ACC? The fact it is not just by choice of settings but offers active adjustment also, swayed me and from your comments my aim would be met

SAT NAV - was hoping what you describe would be the exact experience
Auto Brake - Had some trepidation on this and likely still will till experience it in full but do feel a little more comforted by comments
Dynaudio - Was pretty certain that not selecting was correct choice and nice to know the standard set up is felt as being pretty decent in own right.

But good to see another long term member get his car and sure the wait is now fully worth it each and every time get into :)

Very true, the look of the car never grows old!

Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear.  It's not the mirrors themselves being manually opened.  When you get out of the car and touch the handle to lock it, the mirrors fold in.  Great, it means you can glance at the mirrors to check the car is locked.  However, let's say I left something in the car, so I go back to get it.  I put my hand behind the handle to open the door, but the mirrors remain folded.  I could shut the door and just walk away, and the folded mirrors would indicate the car is locked, but this time it isn't.  Really not a big deal, and just a discipline to check it's locked by testing the rear handle that do not have the keyless sensor.

As for ACC, well... If it's true that standard suspension is more like sport in ACC, then I for one am glad I specced it.  Is not that it's unbearable, but having lived with quite firm suspension for 8 years in my Mk5, it's so nice to have the ability to switch to Comfort and have the comfort level of a class above.  It really does make that much of a difference, and I'll probably use this mode 90% of the time.

Sat Nav was indeed a nice surprise to be honest.  I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was, and with the traffic alerts, every bit as good as my TomTom, but with much clearer instructions.

I'm sure that in time, auto brake is something that I'll just forget about as it becomes the norm.  I thought I'd be forever grasping for the handbrake lever, but I wast!

There is no doubt that Dynaudio will have more clarity across a wider volume range, and more bass, but yeah, standard audio is really good.  When you are plodding along a motorway with all the road noise, for me it hardly seems worth it.

For a tax disc holder that “lasts forever”, how much do you have to think about the colour? Do you play it safe and go black or silver (that should suit any car colour) or do you go for the colour of your current car? Have my eye on a red one, but seen them a bit cheaper elsewhere, mainly through Amazon sellers. Cheapest anodised red one, inc delivery for the twist off version is £13.27:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richbrook-Off-Back-Disc-Holder/dp/B001BS4J3E/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22YOGCNS7K0TM (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richbrook-Off-Back-Disc-Holder/dp/B001BS4J3E/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22YOGCNS7K0TM)

Not sure whether anodised red looks a bit pink or whether it is just the photo. It is easy enough to anodise in a bold red.

For me, in the grand scheme of things I wouldn't be bothered if I had to buy a new tax disc holder every 3 years!  It's a couple of beers and bag of nuts at a decent bar!

The standard anodised red one does have a pink tinge, and they fade in the light, making it worse over time.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 02 September 2013, 08:56
Car looks the nuts Gryzor, and looks very similar to how mine will look (albeit mine drinks the devils juice  :laugh:), it's now just making the wait even more painful.

Out of interest did you get the premium mats from the dealers, and if so (if you don't mind me asking), how much you paid for them, or did you do a deal ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 08:59
Car looks the nuts Gryzor, and looks very similar to how mine will look (albeit mine drinks the devils juice  :laugh:), it's now just making the wait even more painful.

Out of interest did you get the premium mats from the dealers, and if so (if you don't mind me asking), how much you paid for them, or did you do a deal ?

Cheers Norbreck :)  Haha, the devils juice will take you far my friend, further than mine ever could!

Yeah I got them from the dealers and got them thrown in for free, along with a tank of angel juice, round metal VW keyring, and GTI pencil  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 02 September 2013, 09:06
Car looks the nuts Gryzor, and looks very similar to how mine will look (albeit mine drinks the devils juice  :laugh:), it's now just making the wait even more painful.

Out of interest did you get the premium mats from the dealers, and if so (if you don't mind me asking), how much you paid for them, or did you do a deal ?

Cheers Norbreck :)  Haha, the devils juice will take you far my friend, further than mine ever could!

Yeah I got them from the dealers and got them thrown in for free, along with a tank of angel juice, round metal VW keyring, and GTI pencil  :grin:

I’m going to cancel if I don’t get my GTI pencil! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 09:16
I’m going to cancel if I don’t get my GTI pencil! :grin:

Too right, it's worth the asking price of the car alone, makes the GTI almost free!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 02 September 2013, 10:38
In terms of tax disc holders i ended up going for this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Richbrook-twist-off-machined-aluminium-available/dp/B0095ZK4CK/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1378114501&sr=1-1&keywords=richbrook+gti

I didnt really care that it did not match the GTI font, i just preferred the look of it  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 11:01
Not keen on the silver GTI one, it's not an official engraving by Richbrook (to my knowledge) and it's the wrong font.  My tax disc arrived this morning so here's a couple of snaps with it in-situ:

(http://s6.postimg.org/p35583omp/IMG_0822.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/hynbz2hdd/IMG_0823.jpg)

Just works so well with the rest of the car  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 02 September 2013, 11:26
The red'a not for me I'm afraid, too in your face for my liking, but each to their own
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 11:36
The red'a not for me I'm afraid, too in your face for my liking, but each to their own

It does stand out, but then again, if I look out of my window at other cars with dealer fit tax-disc holders, they both stand out and don't match anything.  Thing is, you never look at it close up, so that second photo does make it more "obvious" than it really is.

Richbrook used to make one that was either silver or titanium finish, with a carbon fiber look to the back of it.  Not sure if they still do, but that would work quite well with both the exterior and interior trim.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2013, 11:39
How about one of these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Richbrook-Tax-Disc-Holder-Volkswagen-GTI-Logo-/271159553918?pt=UK_Car_Interior_Accessories&hash=item3f225e6f7e

I've just got one for my mk6 and it looks  :cool:

Forgot to say - car looks stunning Gryzor
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 11:45
How about one of these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Richbrook-Tax-Disc-Holder-Volkswagen-GTI-Logo-/271159553918?pt=UK_Car_Interior_Accessories&hash=item3f225e6f7e

I've just got one for my mk6 and it looks  :cool:

Yeah I saw that a while back, does look good, and would work in pretty much any colour GTI.  Looks like they are buying standard twist-off tax disc holders and engraving the logo themselves.  My only reservation with the anodised finish is that in the space of a year or so, there is noticeable fade on the outer-facing ring.  I've seen it on the red anoidised one and the blue ford one that my mate has in his focus.  The range that I got my Monza Red one from is a painted finish that doesn't fade at all.

Edit: Cheers Booth11 :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: INS123 on 02 September 2013, 12:25
Hi Gryzor, how do the coming home / leaving lights work with the Keyless entry? Do they only come on when you are standing next to the car? At the moment, my car just has the keyfob and as I have a long driveway, when I leave the house and press the keyfob the lights light up the drive. Was considering the Keyless, but this may put me off.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stuart.cameron on 02 September 2013, 12:26
Hi Gryzor, how do the coming home / leaving lights work with the Keyless entry? Do they only come on when you are standing next to the car? At the moment, my car just has the keyfob and as I have a long driveway, when I leave the house and press the keyfob the lights light up the drive. Was considering the Keyless, but this may put me off.

You can still unlock/lock the car from the remote, so I assume when you press the button the key the lights will turn on. Is this right?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 12:35
Hi Gryzor, how do the coming home / leaving lights work with the Keyless entry? Do they only come on when you are standing next to the car? At the moment, my car just has the keyfob and as I have a long driveway, when I leave the house and press the keyfob the lights light up the drive. Was considering the Keyless, but this may put me off.

Hi mate, as Stuart already said, the keyless comes with what is essentially a normal looking key fob with lock/unlock functions that work just like a regular one.  So, you don't have to be stood near the car to open/close it.  I can't honestly say if the lights actually come on because I haven't been out at night in it yet, but I'm pretty sure they will work as you expect.  Basically, with keyless you get the best of both worlds.

Oh, and to eliminate any FUD about cars parked close to the house and still being able to open the door even if the keys are in the house...no need to worry!  I tried it with my daughter, and with my car at least, you have to be within 1m of the car for the keyless to operate.  For the majority of people it should never be a problem unless you live in a tent and part right next to it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: INS123 on 02 September 2013, 12:41
Great guys, thanks for clearing that up. Will seriously consider adding Keyless as an option.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 September 2013, 12:48
If you open the car keyless-ly then yes, the leaving-home lights will only come on then... so that's a bit pointless! But as Gryzor says, you can still use the buttons on the keyfob like a regular key, which I sometimes do, cos the lights look so damn sexy at dusk!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 02 September 2013, 13:17
Another lovely looking car Gryzor... health to drive. and a great writeup too... makes the wait for my GTD seen even longer now!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 13:27
Great guys, thanks for clearing that up. Will seriously consider adding Keyless as an option.

When I first ordered the car, reverse camera was first on the list, followed closely by keyless.  Having used both now, as cool as the reverse camera is, if I had to only have one of those, it would be keyless every time.  Something that genuinely changes the way you interact with the car just makes things feel that be more special.

Another lovely looking car Gryzor... health to drive. and a great writeup too... makes the wait for my GTD seen even longer now!  :grin:

Thanks mate, will be adding more feedback in the coming days and weeks.  Hopefully they will help pass the time!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 02 September 2013, 19:35
So guys, I took delivery of my new baby this morning, and what a beauty she is!  Took a few snaps with my phone, sorry for the not-so-great quality, but at the end of the day, it's a Pure White 5 door GTI that we all know and love!  I also took a shot of the luxury mats for those who may be undecided - they suit the interior perfectly well, with only minimal white edging around them.  I also have the original mats too as spares.

(http://s6.postimg.org/x24wpfecx/IMG_0818.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/h2m95vib5/IMG_0817.jpg)
Looking good bud enjoy !
(http://s6.postimg.org/ptoomec8h/IMG_0819.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/5c8bohpip/IMG_0820.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/uguqo5zld/IMG_0816.jpg)

So I guess I'll start off with what I didn't like...which isn't much!
  • Mirrors unfold on turning on the ignition, and fold in upon locking the door. Quite why they couldn't have them fold and unfold based on the status of the door is a mystery, but at least you can glance at the mirrors to see the car is locked (assuming you don't go back to the car later, open it, then forget to lock it).
  • Having to wear the seatbelt to release the eBrake is a bit of a pain
So far, those are the only negatives.  Pretty much everything else just blew me away.  First thing I noticed was just how smooth and effortless it was to drive, even relative to my Mk5, such a big step-up for me in this regard.  I've done about 100 miles already ranging from city stop-start to 50 miles of motorway, and didn't really push the revs much past 4000, but you can really feel the grunt under the hood.  At low speeds you can still hear how throaty the engine is, but it's refined at the same time.  Put your foot down and she roars away, very impressive, and without doubt, THE best car I have driven in years.  There are so many superlatives I can throw its way, it's almost pointless!  But, I will go through a few honourable mentions and maybe clarify some things for people (in no particular order):
  • Keyless is absolutely fantastic.  Some may see it as a gimmick, but let's not get into that old endlesss cycle.  To just walk up to the car, open the door, push the button and go is, for me, a new level of luxury!
  • eBrake and auto-hold.  I thought I'd be forever grasping for a non-existent handbrake lever, and I was fearful of the auto-hold not letting go and resulting in a jerky start.  Wrong on both!  I soon got used to it, and the whole system just works...brilliantly.
  • For those who have opted to get the heated screen, a couple of things.  Firstly, there is no physical button - you press setup on the climate and a soft-button appears on screen.  Secondly, for those with iPhones, you need not panic.  It puts the "Advanced Phone Prep" to waste (as we kinda' knew) but, iPhone connects just fine over Hands Free Protocol, contacts all sync up, voice calls are crystal clear, and music streaming works a treat.
  • If you are not sure about spending the extra on Dynaudio, I found the standard setup to be more than adequate.  It goes loud, has plenty of bass if you want it, and is quite well adjustable.  As I've said before, I don't like masses of bass or volume, so it really suits me, but just wanted to say first hand, the standard audio is great.
  • Yes it had the reverse camera fitted, and yes it did feel a bit odd reversing without turning around!  To be fair, I can't ever see me stopping using my own neck and wing mirrors to reverse, but as a check to see before you move, and to gauge the final position, the camera is a great addition.
  • The rear LED lights are just the nuts!  I've had people pointing at the rear of the car in traffic, they are that good.
  • When using the nav, the combination of fantastic voice directions with road and place names, and the seamless integration with the MFD means that the media screen is almost redundant.  Makes my old TomTom seem, well, very old indeed!
  • On the SD card I have over 20GB of music in hundreds of folders.  It is still blisteringly quick to load and seek.  With embedded album art of 320x320, I had no problems at all with artwork displaying.
  • Adaptive Chasis Control is absolutely THE best option on the car.  On the motorway, I switched between Sport, Normal, and Comfort.  In Sport, you could feel every bump, great for when you need that level of feedback.  In Normal, you still had feedback through the wheels, but less prominent.  In Comfort, you feel a distinct change in the refinement.  Down my street there are some paved raised areas.  Again, running through the different modes, in sport you really felt them through the chasis.  In comfot, they were less intrusive than they are on my mates very comfy Ford Focus.  This alone almost made the car everything I hoped it would be, and more.
So there you go guys, relatively short and sweet in the scheme of things!  Did it exceed my expectations?  Yes.  Was it worth the wait?  Hell yes!  I am absolutely convinced that if you have ordered one, you will be over the moon when you get it.  Some maybe less so that others as the Mk6 was obviously a good car too, but as an upgrade to the Mk5 I felt right at home straight away, yet it was also in a league of it's own.

Very, very happy indeed, and I can't wait for you guys to all get yours and hear all about your first experiences!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 September 2013, 19:55
having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white  :undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 02 September 2013, 20:00
having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white  :-\


I think i'm gonna go for a white one too, i like the red but think i'd prefer the white. :-\
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 02 September 2013, 20:03
Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 02 September 2013, 20:13
having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white  :-\


I think i'm gonna go for a white one too, i like the red but think i'd prefer the white. :-\
just ordered a white one  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 20:15
having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white  :-\


I think i'm gonna go for a white one too, i like the red but think i'd prefer the white. :-\

The pads are hard to see when installed as they are clear.  Regarding colour, I think white with a white car is too much white, and much prefer the contrast and the way it picks out the other minimal red accents.  But, it would still look pretty good.

Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.

I just popped out to put my SD card back in, and I tried this.  When you put your hand behind the drivers handle, the rear passenger door is unlocked too.  So, I assume it opens all doors.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 02 September 2013, 20:23
having looked at the tax disc holder up close in your pics gryzor the pads don't look that bad and are virtually hidden. would a white holder suit a pure white car or is that too much white  :-\


I think i'm gonna go for a white one too, i like the red but think i'd prefer the white. :-\

The pads are hard to see when installed as they are clear.  Regarding colour, I think white with a white car is too much white, and much prefer the contrast and the way it picks out the other minimal red accents.  But, it would still look pretty good.

Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.

I just popped out to put my SD card back in, and I tried this.  When you put your hand behind the drivers handle, the rear passenger door is unlocked too.  So, I assume it opens all doors.

Thanks mate.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davejavue on 02 September 2013, 20:25
Think I cocked my post up any way just wanted to say car looks great and I hope you enjoy it !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 20:30
Think I cocked my post up any way just wanted to say car looks great and I hope you enjoy it !

Yeah I wondered what the big quote was!  Thanks mate :)

Just to add to the whole keyless thing, both front doors have the feature.  So, if there are two of you walking up to the car at once, as long as you are in range the passenger doesn't need to wait for the driver to open the door first.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 02 September 2013, 20:31
Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.

Either or. You can configure the car to only open the drivers door if you want - same as with key fob.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 20:33
Quick question, does keyless open all doors or just the driver door. I ordered it, but I was with my brother in law who has ordered a 1.4 gt and he was told by the dealer it only opens the driver door.

Either or. You can configure the car to only open the drivers door if you want - same as with key fob.

Ah right, cool. Haven't played too much with the car options yet to be honest!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 02 September 2013, 22:13
Great post Gryzor. Car looks stunning.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 02 September 2013, 22:36
Great post Gryzor. Car looks stunning.

Cheers KyleB, looking forward to seeing and hearing all about yours when you get it :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 03 September 2013, 10:20
I've had a few good runs out in it now, and just done a motorway blast across to Bradford in a mix of flowing and stop-start traffic.  Needless to say, this car really is all things to all men.  Smooth and as refined as you like around town, eats up the motorway for breakfast, and when you want a bit of fun, just put your foot down and off she goes.  I've gone around and powered out of corners way faster than I normally dare or bother to, and had absolutely zero issues or any inclination that the inside wheel was getting braked due to losing grip.  The seats are absolutely fantastic, very comfy and hold you really well around the corners.

I'm not one for stressing over fuel consumption, because it is what it is within limits that are completely in your control.  However, for those interested I did notice that this morning I had done about 90 miles, with a range of 310 showing as remaining.  So, with a good mix of motorway miles and steadyish driving with a bit of fun now and again, a range of 400 miles on a tank should be achievable, which is more than what I am used to getting.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 September 2013, 11:08
I've had a few good runs out in it now, and just done a motorway blast across to Bradford in a mix of flowing and stop-start traffic.  Needless to say, this car really is all things to all men.  Smooth and as refined as you like around town, eats up the motorway for breakfast, and when you want a bit of fun, just put your foot down and off she goes.  I've gone around and powered out of corners way faster than I normally dare or bother to, and had absolutely zero issues or any inclination that the inside wheel was getting braked due to losing grip.  The seats are absolutely fantastic, very comfy and hold you really well around the corners.

I'm not one for stressing over fuel consumption, because it is what it is within limits that are completely in your control.  However, for those interested I did notice that this morning I had done about 90 miles, with a range of 310 showing as remaining.  So, with a good mix of motorway miles and steadyish driving with a bit of fun now and again, a range of 400 miles on a tank should be achievable, which is more than what I am used to getting.

Bear in mind the tank's a bit smaller... 50 litres as opposed to 55 in the MK5.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 03 September 2013, 11:12
Bear in mind the tank's a bit smaller... 50 litres as opposed to 55 in the MK5.

Ah, didn't realise that, so the fact that it can potentially go further on a smaller tank is pretty impressive.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JohnP on 03 September 2013, 13:29
Great to read your reviews and posts on your car Gryzor. Your car is similar to mine on order. I've yet to see a white GTI in the flesh but the pics of yours look amazing. It's not hard to tell you are well pleased with yours which makes me feel I did the right thing in playing this long waiting game......

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 03 September 2013, 13:56
Great to read your reviews and posts on your car Gryzor. Your car is similar to mine on order. I've yet to see a white GTI in the flesh but the pics of yours look amazing. It's not hard to tell you are well pleased with yours which makes me feel I did the right thing in playing this long waiting game......

The first time I saw a white GTI in the flesh was my very own at the showroom!  It's probably the longest I've waited for anything (that's a planned purchase anyway) and absolutely worth every second.  It's hard to explain, but I'm sure you get what I mean when I say that you just know you made the right choice when it makes you smile every time you see and drive it.  Patience is a virtue and all that ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 03 September 2013, 21:58
Nice motor Gryzor and makes me happy to know I have chosen pure white too.

Please keep the useful bits of insight coming. Like your recent post about the drive to Bradford and fuel consumption and how you find the adaptability (i.e. all things to all men). All these bits of drip-fed information just keeps us guys motivated whilst we wait for ours.

Please keep the insight coming....Cheers mate.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 03 September 2013, 22:18
Nice motor Gryzor and makes me happy to know I have chosen pure white too.

Please keep the useful bits of insight coming. Like your recent post about the drive to Bradford and fuel consumption and how you find the adaptability (i.e. all things to all men). All these bits of drip-fed information just keeps us guys motivated whilst we wait for ours.

Please keep the insight coming....Cheers mate.

Thanks mate, appreciate your kind words too :) Just for that, some more insight for you!

So I took my mate out in it earlier on tonight to blow the cobwebs off and see what she can do - pushed the acceleration to the max and drove around a nice stretch of road to test the cornering.  Keep in mind that I had this set in comfort, and do not have the Performance Pack. His words, "Holy f*****g s**t!!!"  :grin:  He's a car nut, and even as a passenger, he absolutely loved it.  As the driver, not once did I feel like I needed more power, or any more grip around the corners.  Not a bit of torque steer accelerating hard on the straights, and almost no body roll.  Stuck to the road like glue, was an absolute hoot to drive, stops on a dime, and sounded fantastic!

If you specced the Performance Pack, you'll be able to push it even more, but I will never, ever drive beyond what I did tonight, so have absolutely zero regrets about dropping that option.  True, you can't miss what you never had, but it's more than fast and capable enough for me as standard, and hopefully comforting words to those who might have been quietly wondering if they maybe should have gone for it.

Just one word for this car...stunning.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 03 September 2013, 22:27
Nice motor Gryzor and makes me happy to know I have chosen pure white too.

Please keep the useful bits of insight coming. Like your recent post about the drive to Bradford and fuel consumption and how you find the adaptability (i.e. all things to all men). All these bits of drip-fed information just keeps us guys motivated whilst we wait for ours.

Please keep the insight coming....Cheers mate.

Thanks mate, appreciate your kind words too :) Just for that, some more insight for you!

So I took my mate out in it earlier on tonight to blow the cobwebs off and see what she can do - pushed the acceleration to the max and drove around a nice stretch of road to test the cornering.  Keep in mind that I had this set in comfort, and do not have the Performance Pack. His words, "Holy f*****g s**t!!!"  :grin:  He's a car nut, and even as a passenger, he absolutely loved it.  As the driver, not once did I feel like I needed more power, or any more grip around the corners.  Not a bit of torque steer accelerating hard on the straights, and almost no body roll.  Stuck to the road like glue, was an absolute hoot to drive, stops on a dime, and sounded fantastic!

If you specced the Performance Pack, you'll be able to push it even more, but I will never, ever drive beyond what I did tonight, so have absolutely zero regrets about dropping that option.  True, you can't miss what you never had, but it's more than fast and capable enough for me as standard, and hopefully comforting words to those who might have been quietly wondering if they maybe should have gone for it.

Just one word for this car...stunning.

I love this kind of real world review - nice work! Properly ramps up the excitement for when I get my hands on mine  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 03 September 2013, 23:22
I love this kind of real world review - nice work! Properly ramps up the excitement for when I get my hands on mine  :laugh:

Happy to oblige mate.  These cars have been a long time coming and there has been enough negativity and disappointment as a result of VW screwing us over. Injecting some positivity and excitement is the least I can do.  It's made even more pleasurable for the fact that these are my genuine first impressions and not dressed up or down. Even the two little personal niggles I raised before about the ebrake and the folding mirrors - totally oblivious to them now.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 September 2013, 07:45
I love this kind of real world review - nice work! Properly ramps up the excitement for when I get my hands on mine  :laugh:

"real world" = "holyf***ing sh!t" - not even Clarkson is allowed to say that on the telly or in print.  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 04 September 2013, 07:48
Happy to oblige mate.  These cars have been a long time coming and there has been enough negativity and disappointment as a result of VW screwing us over.

Yes, it's time for us to give up the mantle of biggest whingers on here and let someone else on "estimated BW41" take over. It's been arduous, but now it is almost here for me too (just watch some dock worker prang it now :rolleyes:). With feedback like Gryzors, everyone knows theirs will be worth the wait!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 September 2013, 07:53
Yes, it's time for us to give up the mantle of biggest whingers on here and let someone else on "estimated BW41" take over. It's been arduous, but now it is almost here for me too (just watch some dock worker prang it now :rolleyes:). With feedback like Gryzors, everyone knows theirs will be worth the wait!

Too right, and if they think otherwise they just can't be worthy! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 September 2013, 08:44
Another minor update really for those who opted for the climate screen.  This morning the car was covered in dew, and and upon getting in the windscreen misted over.  With the air con set to max and the climate screen on, it cleared in no time at all, very happy to have specced that despite the ridiculous cost!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 04 September 2013, 08:51
Another minor update really for those who opted for the climate screen.  This morning the car was covered in dew, and and upon getting in the windscreen misted over.  With the air con set to max and the climate screen on, it cleared in no time at all, very happy to have specced that despite the ridiculous cost!

Ah the advantages of keeping the car in the garage. Save yourself quite a few hundred quid  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 September 2013, 09:02
Ah the advantages of keeping the car in the garage. Save yourself quite a few hundred quid  :grin:

Was at my mates house last night, no garage.  Plus, you can't take a garage with you everywhere you park!  :grin:  You can take a crappy car cover with you everywhere though, but doesn't really suit the image! ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 04 September 2013, 09:06
Ah the advantages of keeping the car in the garage. Save yourself quite a few hundred quid  :grin:

Was at my mates house last night, no garage.  Plus, you can't take a garage with you everywhere you park!  :grin:  You can take a crappy car cover with you everywhere though, but doesn't really suit the image! ;)

Very true however for the rare occasion that its left outside, a bucket of warm water is a hell of a lot cheaper    :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 04 September 2013, 09:10
Happy to oblige mate.  These cars have been a long time coming and there has been enough negativity and disappointment as a result of VW screwing us over.

Yes, it's time for us to give up the mantle of biggest whingers on here and let someone else on "estimated BW41" take over. It's been arduous, but now it is almost here for me too (just watch some dock worker prang it now :rolleyes:). With feedback like Gryzors, everyone knows theirs will be worth the wait!

Totally, time for others to take over the moaning  :grin:

Although just taken my little girl to school (first day) and was all ready checking out places to park up whereby some other kid can't open their door straight onto my shiny new car  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 September 2013, 09:15
Very true however for the rare occasion that its left outside, a bucket of warm water is a hell of a lot cheaper    :grin: :grin:

Haha, that is true - if you are near a hot water tap, though it doesn't help speed up the de-misting ;)  Meh, we can ride this merry-go-round all day - all options have their personal merits and value!  :laugh:  Now, let me just go have a spin in my new GTI  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 04 September 2013, 09:21
Very true however for the rare occasion that its left outside, a bucket of warm water is a hell of a lot cheaper    :grin: :grin:

Haha, that is true - if you are near a hot water tap, though it doesn't help speed up the de-misting ;)  Meh, we can ride this merry-go-round all day - all options have their personal merits and value!  :laugh:  Now, let me just go have a spin in my new GTI  :grin:

 :grin: :grin: I love this forum
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 04 September 2013, 09:24

Totally, time for others to take over the moaning  :grin:


I'm sure there will be plenty of punters willing to take over the reins  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 04 September 2013, 10:37
Another minor update really for those who opted for the climate screen.  This morning the car was covered in dew, and and upon getting in the windscreen misted over.  With the air con set to max and the climate screen on, it cleared in no time at all, very happy to have specced that despite the ridiculous cost!

Climate screen wasn't an option when I ordered :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 September 2013, 12:10
Climate screen wasn't an option when I ordered :sad:

It wasn't when I ordered mine either, but became available as part of the MY14 spec so added it to my order back then.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 04 September 2013, 14:01
Happy to oblige mate.  These cars have been a long time coming and there has been enough negativity and disappointment as a result of VW screwing us over.

Yes, it's time for us to give up the mantle of biggest whingers on here and let someone else on "estimated BW41" take over. It's been arduous, but now it is almost here for me too (just watch some dock worker prang it now :rolleyes:). With feedback like Gryzors, everyone knows theirs will be worth the wait!

I'm estimated 41! Just 9 days and I hope the tracker will update!! Or not as the case most likely will be!  :cry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 04 September 2013, 14:53
Got the call from the dealer today. Pick up the GTI on Friday  :grin: :grin:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 September 2013, 15:32
Got the call from the dealer today. Pick up the GTI on Friday  :grin: :grin:

J

Sweet, just in time for the weekend!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 04 September 2013, 15:37
Got the call from the dealer today. Pick up the GTI on Friday  :grin: :grin:

J

Sweet, just in time for the weekend!  :smiley:

Yep! Approx pick up time is 15:30 so watch out for updates  :wink:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 September 2013, 15:39
Yep! Approx pick up time is 15:30 so watch out for updates  :wink:

J

Looking forward to the pics and hearing your thoughts!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 04 September 2013, 16:46
Got the call from the dealer today. Pick up the GTI on Friday  :grin: :grin:

J

Happy Days Bud!!!  :smiley: They appear to be arriving thick & fast!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 04 September 2013, 17:38
Mine is due at dealers 2 - 3 weeks...  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rick2b on 04 September 2013, 20:14
Not keen on the silver GTI one, it's not an official engraving by Richbrook (to my knowledge) and it's the wrong font.  My tax disc arrived this morning so here's a couple of snaps with it in-situ:

(http://s6.postimg.org/p35583omp/IMG_0822.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/hynbz2hdd/IMG_0823.jpg)

Just works so well with the rest of the car  :smiley:

Nice car.

Is that oryx white?   :kiss:

Hehe
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 04 September 2013, 20:30


Nice car.

Is that oryx white?   :kiss:

Hehe

I thought Oryx and Pure White were the same colour anyway  (http://www.evacommentary.org/forums/images/smiles/stir.gif)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 04 September 2013, 22:13
Yes, it's poor mans Oryx!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kendo44 on 05 September 2013, 00:33
So guys, I took delivery of my new baby this morning, and what a beauty she is!  Took a few snaps with my phone, sorry for the not-so-great quality, but at the end of the day, it's a Pure White 5 door GTI that we all know and love!  I also took a shot of the luxury mats for those who may be undecided - they suit the interior perfectly well, with only minimal white edging around them.  I also have the original mats too as spares.

(http://s6.postimg.org/x24wpfecx/IMG_0818.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/h2m95vib5/IMG_0817.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/ptoomec8h/IMG_0819.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/5c8bohpip/IMG_0820.jpg)

(http://s6.postimg.org/uguqo5zld/IMG_0816.jpg)

So I guess I'll start off with what I didn't like...which isn't much!
  • Mirrors unfold on turning on the ignition, and fold in upon locking the door. Quite why they couldn't have them fold and unfold based on the status of the door is a mystery, but at least you can glance at the mirrors to see the car is locked (assuming you don't go back to the car later, open it, then forget to lock it).
  • Having to wear the seatbelt to release the eBrake is a bit of a pain
So far, those are the only negatives.  Pretty much everything else just blew me away.  First thing I noticed was just how smooth and effortless it was to drive, even relative to my Mk5, such a big step-up for me in this regard.  I've done about 100 miles already ranging from city stop-start to 50 miles of motorway, and didn't really push the revs much past 4000, but you can really feel the grunt under the hood.  At low speeds you can still hear how throaty the engine is, but it's refined at the same time.  Put your foot down and she roars away, very impressive, and without doubt, THE best car I have driven in years.  There are so many superlatives I can throw its way, it's almost pointless!  But, I will go through a few honourable mentions and maybe clarify some things for people (in no particular order):
  • Keyless is absolutely fantastic.  Some may see it as a gimmick, but let's not get into that old endlesss cycle.  To just walk up to the car, open the door, push the button and go is, for me, a new level of luxury!
  • eBrake and auto-hold.  I thought I'd be forever grasping for a non-existent handbrake lever, and I was fearful of the auto-hold not letting go and resulting in a jerky start.  Wrong on both!  I soon got used to it, and the whole system just works...brilliantly.
  • For those who have opted to get the heated screen, a couple of things.  Firstly, there is no physical button - you press setup on the climate and a soft-button appears on screen.  Secondly, for those with iPhones, you need not panic.  It puts the "Advanced Phone Prep" to waste (as we kinda' knew) but, iPhone connects just fine over Hands Free Protocol, contacts all sync up, voice calls are crystal clear, and music streaming works a treat.
  • If you are not sure about spending the extra on Dynaudio, I found the standard setup to be more than adequate.  It goes loud, has plenty of bass if you want it, and is quite well adjustable.  As I've said before, I don't like masses of bass or volume, so it really suits me, but just wanted to say first hand, the standard audio is great.
  • Yes it had the reverse camera fitted, and yes it did feel a bit odd reversing without turning around!  To be fair, I can't ever see me stopping using my own neck and wing mirrors to reverse, but as a check to see before you move, and to gauge the final position, the camera is a great addition.
  • The rear LED lights are just the nuts!  I've had people pointing at the rear of the car in traffic, they are that good.
  • When using the nav, the combination of fantastic voice directions with road and place names, and the seamless integration with the MFD means that the media screen is almost redundant.  Makes my old TomTom seem, well, very old indeed!
  • On the SD card I have over 20GB of music in hundreds of folders.  It is still blisteringly quick to load and seek.  With embedded album art of 320x320, I had no problems at all with artwork displaying.
  • Adaptive Chasis Control is absolutely THE best option on the car.  On the motorway, I switched between Sport, Normal, and Comfort.  In Sport, you could feel every bump, great for when you need that level of feedback.  In Normal, you still had feedback through the wheels, but less prominent.  In Comfort, you feel a distinct change in the refinement.  Down my street there are some paved raised areas.  Again, running through the different modes, in sport you really felt them through the chasis.  In comfot, they were less intrusive than they are on my mates very comfy Ford Focus.  This alone almost made the car everything I hoped it would be, and more.
So there you go guys, relatively short and sweet in the scheme of things!  Did it exceed my expectations?  Yes.  Was it worth the wait?  Hell yes!  I am absolutely convinced that if you have ordered one, you will be over the moon when you get it.  Some maybe less so that others as the Mk6 was obviously a good car too, but as an upgrade to the Mk5 I felt right at home straight away, yet it was also in a league of it's own.

Very, very happy indeed, and I can't wait for you guys to all get yours and hear all about your first experiences!  :smiley:

Hi Gryzor, I haven't been on the forum lately, but just saw your car pics. It looks really great. enjoy it mate.

PS I had to buy a new tyre for my GTD because of a screw puncturing the edge, 700 miles in, must be a record lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: phil_790 on 05 September 2013, 06:59
Woohoo, the order tracker has updated to say that my car has arrived, now to email my dealer and see if I can pop down and have a look at it!!

Getting really excited again! By the way loving all the photos people are posting.

Cheers,
Phil
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: harryhackenbacker on 05 September 2013, 07:29
The E brake will release manually ,for in and out of the garage if you press the foot brake !!!  the mirrors ?? sure you can't
alter the settings on those ???    :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 05 September 2013, 07:41
The E brake will release manually ,for in and out of the garage if you press the foot brake !!!  the mirrors ?? sure you can't
alter the settings on those ???    :wink:

Yep, the eBrake problem isn't so much of a problem.  Regarding the mirrors, are you asking me or telling me?  Having them only fold out when you start the car/turn on the ignition is a bit odd really as you can't check your mirrors until they have unfolded...just doesn't make sense to me, but it's not really an issue that bugs me.

@Kendo44, thanks mate, but sorry to hear about your puncture so early on!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: harryhackenbacker on 05 September 2013, 09:38
The E brake will release manually ,for in and out of the garage if you press the foot brake !!!  the mirrors ?? sure you can't
alter the settings on those ???    :wink:

Yep, the eBrake problem isn't so much of a problem.  Regarding the mirrors, are you asking me or telling me?  Having them only fold out when you start the car/turn on the ignition is a bit odd really as you can't check your mirrors until they have unfolded...just doesn't make sense to me, but it's not really an issue that bugs me.

@Kendo44, thanks mate, but sorry to hear about your puncture so early on!

It's not clear about mirrors in the handbook says some models differ ,worth looking in the Info system
under car and check settings under mirrors and wipers , the brake thing you get use to ,normal driving
the Auto handbrake release works well (seat belt on ) and parking just use the footbrake and manual
release ,the hill hold auto is ok ,but the brakes can bind a bit ,and makes for a jerky take off  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: philgage78 on 05 September 2013, 10:42
Hi,
Finally got a confirmed build week of 39, ordered mid-May so I've had a long old wait (3 door GTD, white, standard car)
Seems like it takes 2-3 days to build, what's the average on a care being built to being in your drive?
Is it the normal VW time, anything from 1 week to 1 year?
Cheers.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: philgage78 on 05 September 2013, 10:46
Ok so if I could spell that would say what's the average on a car being built to being in your drive
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 05 September 2013, 10:50
Ok so if I could spell that would say what's the average on a car being built to being in your drive

From my own personal experience mine took approximately 3.5 weeks
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 05 September 2013, 12:48
Mines took 3 weeks and hopefully only 2 xtra days! (Due to pick up on Saturday).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 06 September 2013, 06:57
Today is the day guys! 3:30PM!!!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 06 September 2013, 07:31
Today is the day guys! 3:30PM!!!

J

Exciting!! Expect to see a few pics tonight after you've been out for a blast. Enjoy  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2013, 12:32
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 06 September 2013, 13:41
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.

I'm not a fan of those holders, they look a bit like they belong in a Corsa with a home made body kit.

I prefer something a bit simpler like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-BLUE-TAX-DISC-HOLDER-SCIROCCO-JETTA-BEETLE-GOLF-PASSAT-POLO-TOUAREG-TOURAN-/330999249957
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2013, 14:05
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.

I'm not a fan of those holders, they look a bit like they belong in a Corsa with a home made body kit.

I prefer something a bit simpler like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-BLUE-TAX-DISC-HOLDER-SCIROCCO-JETTA-BEETLE-GOLF-PASSAT-POLO-TOUAREG-TOURAN-/330999249957

I kind of know what you mean with the Corsa look, but got caught up with other posters ordering one. You made my mind up – it’s going back.

I do admire the engineering precision of the item, but it is massively over-engineered and is a heavy lump for what it does (hold your tax disc). It is twice as thick as I thought it would be too.

Need something that won’t have the dealership logo on it. They probably still have the rectangular holders on that have the credit card sized slot for the (now) non-existent VW assistance membership card to sit in. They haven’t issued those cards for about 5 years – they just know your car is on the system when they turn up to get you moving again after a breakdown.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 06 September 2013, 14:08
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.

I'm not a fan of those holders, they look a bit like they belong in a Corsa with a home made body kit.

I prefer something a bit simpler like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-BLUE-TAX-DISC-HOLDER-SCIROCCO-JETTA-BEETLE-GOLF-PASSAT-POLO-TOUAREG-TOURAN-/330999249957

I kind of know what you mean with the Corsa look, but got caught up with other posters ordering one. You made my mind up – it’s going back.

I do admire the engineering precision of the item, but it is massively over-engineered and is a heavy lump for what it does (hold your tax disc). It is twice as thick as I thought it would be too.

Need something that won’t have the dealership logo on it. They probably still have the rectangular holders on that have the credit card sized slot for the (now) non-existent VW assistance membership card to sit in. They haven’t issued those cards for about 5 years – they just know your car is on the system when they turn up to get you moving again after a breakdown.

I had one of those in my mini, it took up the whole windscreen.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 06 September 2013, 16:17
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.

The anodised red one does look pinkish, and gets worse with exposure to daylight (I might have mentioned this in a previous post, can't remember).  The sticky pads are not bright red, that's just a plastic cover that you remove.  Once in situ, the pads are transparent and don't stand out.  I know a few people with them, and the pads have held them in place for years (they are very soft and sticky).

I disagree with the Corsa-look, each unto their own, but it looks absolutely fine inside the GTI (the Monza Red one does anyway).  Not sure it took up the whole windscreen of a mini either! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 06 September 2013, 16:30
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.

The anodised red one does look pinkish, and gets worse with exposure to daylight (I might have mentioned this in a previous post, can't remember).  The sticky pads are not bright red, that's just a plastic cover that you remove.  Once in situ, the pads are transparent and don't stand out.  I know a few people with them, and the pads have held them in place for years (they are very soft and sticky).

I disagree with the Corsa-look, each unto their own, but it looks absolutely fine inside the GTI (the Monza Red one does anyway).  Not sure it took up the whole windscreen of a mini either! :grin:


The dealer one with the slot for the card took up the whole window.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 06 September 2013, 16:47
The dealer one with the slot for the card took up the whole window.

OK sorry, misunderstood what you were referencing, but being pedantic, I doubt that took up the whole windscreen either! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2013, 18:52
My anodised red Richbrook twist-open tax disc holder turned up in the post today. It looks a little pinkish (and the sticky pads are bright red – the colour I expected the holder to be TBH) – might have to send it back and get a silver or black one. Also, for what it is (“lightweight aluminium”), it weighs a lot – quite a weight to be hanging off your windscreen, those sticky pads have their work cut out.

The anodised red one does look pinkish, and gets worse with exposure to daylight (I might have mentioned this in a previous post, can't remember).  The sticky pads are not bright red, that's just a plastic cover that you remove.  Once in situ, the pads are transparent and don't stand out.  I know a few people with them, and the pads have held them in place for years (they are very soft and sticky).

I disagree with the Corsa-look, each unto their own, but it looks absolutely fine inside the GTI (the Monza Red one does anyway).  Not sure it took up the whole windscreen of a mini either! :grin:

I think it's the boltholes that might make it look a bit Corsa-ish, but in the case of the Richbrook, they are actually bolts rather than something printed on.Still semi tempted with the black....

I think the same colour as the car might look naff after seeing the one that arrived - unless it exactly matches the paint shade of the car, may be better to have contrast e.g. white car/black or red holder, red car/silver or black holder, black car/red silver holder.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 06 September 2013, 20:03
I definitely agree that a contrast is the way to go if you do go that route.  I had a white one held up against my old Mk5, and while the shade of it was more like pure white, it didn't look nice at all being the same colour.  With a red GTI, black would work really well as there are gloss black accents around the car and wheels.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 06 September 2013, 21:45
I definitely agree that a contrast is the way to go if you do go that route.  I had a white one held up against my old Mk5, and while the shade of it was more like pure white, it didn't look nice at all being the same colour.  With a red GTI, black would work really well as there are gloss black accents around the car and wheels.

Think I'll give a black one a go then, the pink/red one is definitely going back. Might still get it delivered before my car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 07 September 2013, 06:50
Today is the day guys! 3:30PM!!!

J

No review yet - I got up extra early to read it. We are all waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 07 September 2013, 07:10
I ordered the white one and it looks fine up against the candy white tiguan I have at the minute. will look even better on pure white. maybe white is the only colour that suits a white car? coloured ones on the white just don't do it for me.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 07 September 2013, 11:43
Is there a guide to add ing photos?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 07 September 2013, 11:54
Is there a guide to add ing photos?

I was told photo bucket helps.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 07 September 2013, 12:16
Is there a guide to add ing photos?

Upload your photos onto photobucket and then copy the IMG link and paste into your thread  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 07 September 2013, 12:27
Think I'll give a black one a go then, the pink/red one is definitely going back. Might still get it delivered before my car!

I think it'll look really good.

I ordered the white one and it looks fine up against the candy white tiguan I have at the minute. will look even better on pure white. maybe white is the only colour that suits a white car? coloured ones on the white just don't do it for me.

Different strokes for different folks.  I personally thought white on white was a bit too much.  It looked fine, but just not for me.  I preferred the contrast of the red and the fact that it perfectly matches the red accents both inside and outside.  As has been said many times on these forums, the world would be a very boring place if we all liked the same stuff!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 07 September 2013, 13:53
very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
[http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg][/http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg]
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 07 September 2013, 14:05
very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
[http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg][/http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg]

Are you copying the IMG link?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 07 September 2013, 14:08
very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
[http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg][/http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg]

Try this:

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg)

Looking good. Still loving the Carbon Grey.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 07 September 2013, 15:14
very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
[http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg][/http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg]

Try this:

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg)

Looking good. Still loving the Carbon Grey.

Bet that drive is a bugger in the winter,nice car by the way
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 07 September 2013, 15:45
Looking nice dirvy, congratulations on getting your new motor! :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 07 September 2013, 16:54
Yeah! Many congrats dirvy.... Collected mine this morning, so here's a few if my own.

I'll post a few more comments once I've had a good olde drive, but just been too busy with work.

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-2.jpg.html)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-3.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-3.jpg.html)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-5.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-5.jpg.html)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-7.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-7.jpg.html)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-6.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-6.jpg.html)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-4.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-4.jpg.html)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-8.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 07 September 2013, 17:00
That looks awesome mate! Gotta get some pics of the 6 and 7 together! 8)


Nice touch with the cover over the car in the dealership! I bet my dealer won't do anything like that! :'(
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 07 September 2013, 17:16
Thanks Jim!!! It's every bit as "GOOD" as everyone says it is. The pictures really don't do it justice... I know its a cliche but its true...

Just had time for one more... (Its not a great pic, but it shows how more chisled the new Mk7 is compared to the old Mk6)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-11.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-11.jpg.html)


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 07 September 2013, 17:19
More we want more!!!!!!!!!!!! full blow by blow account of the first drive and the aural experience too.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 07 September 2013, 17:20
Those wheels look fantastic - great looking motor!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 07 September 2013, 17:24
Fantastic looking car pal. The alloys look amazing especially with the bigger brakes
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 07 September 2013, 17:25
very quick iphone photos between showers.
Complimentary pen!!!!
temporary reg no until transfer.
[http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg][/http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/141_zps1fa491bb.jpg]

Dirvy, congrats mate but need to see more pics  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 07 September 2013, 18:02
I can't wait for Wednesday now :smiley: as you say the car looks amazing in the flesh. I have only seen mine after arriving off the transporter and it was filthy and it looked amazing...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 07 September 2013, 18:04
@Gung-Ho

Dude, the car looks awesome! Nice touch with the sheet. Really, really love the Santiago 19's. Immense!

Looks so clean in the pics. Did the dealer detail it for you or did you do it post pick-up?

I know all Mk7 GTI's look the same but its still exciting to see peoples pics.

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: linc-dub on 07 September 2013, 18:34
Really good to see the Mk7 at the side of the Mk6 - as said its a lot sharper in design!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 07 September 2013, 18:39
Looks fantastic Gung-Ho, and those larger brakes look good in the larger wheels - not seen them up close inside 18s yet.  Massive congrats, totally worth the wait eh?! The 19s look a bugger to clean though!

I also took a photo of mine with the sheet on, and funnily enough, a close up of the wheel peeking out like you did too - just left those on my phone though!  Looking forward to hearing your views on how the car itself drives and how you get on with all of the kit.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 September 2013, 19:01
That looks awesome mate! Gotta get some pics of the 6 and 7 together! 8)


Nice touch with the cover over the car in the dealership! I bet my dealer won't do anything like that! :'(

The cover at my dealers will probably say "you've got it now, so stop moaning and f**k off for 3 years!".  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 07 September 2013, 19:44
That looks awesome mate! Gotta get some pics of the 6 and 7 together! 8)


Nice touch with the cover over the car in the dealership! I bet my dealer won't do anything like that! :'(

The cover at my dealers will probably say "you've got it now, so stop moaning and f**k off for 3 years!".  ;D


 :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 07 September 2013, 19:53
Simply stunning.
 :cool:
 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 07 September 2013, 19:58
That looks awesome mate! Gotta get some pics of the 6 and 7 together! 8)


Nice touch with the cover over the car in the dealership! I bet my dealer won't do anything like that! :'(

The cover at my dealers will probably say "you've got it now, so stop moaning and f**k off for 3 years!".  :grin:


@ monkeyhanger   :laugh: :laugh: 

That car looks the business. Congrats mate. Saw an edition 35 today and the rims on that look sharp but the 19s look epic
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 07 September 2013, 21:16
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 07 September 2013, 21:24
Thanks for all your comments guys!!! I hope you all get yours real soon, cos the car is simply "EPIC!"
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 07 September 2013, 21:24
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 07 September 2013, 22:00
Today is the day guys! 3:30PM!!!

J

No review yet - I got up extra early to read it. We are all waiting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry guys! I have been so busy! I will post pictures and a mini review tomorrow. All i am going to say so far is that it is absolutely incredible. Over the 100 miles i have driven it i literally can't find anything i don't like. And it handles SO SO well. Massive improvement over the Mk6!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 07 September 2013, 22:21
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0

Thanks mate
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 07 September 2013, 22:27
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0

Thanks mate

No problem. I think its definitely worth consideration especially with the winter months coming up. You want to keep your car in tip top condition
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 07 September 2013, 22:40
Those wheels look fantastic - great looking motor!!

Just a warning mate as I know you've opted for the 19"s... They definitely look the Part, but my God the ride can be quite harsh at times. Its generally unnoticeable on the move, but when you hit a speed bump you certainly know about it.  The impact was so harsh, I thought I'd buckled the alloys. Ive ran 19"s in the past (on other vehicles) and never had this problem before.

Didn't think it would be a problem with the ACC (DCC), but even in comfort mode it made very little difference whatsoever. Could be the Dunlops I'm running or the fact they've been over inflated. I'll have to check.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 07 September 2013, 22:44
my early impression is stiffer ride . only 18s. i have pana roof
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 07 September 2013, 22:49
@Gung-Ho

Dude, the car looks awesome! Nice touch with the sheet. Really, really love the Santiago 19's. Immense!

Looks so clean in the pics. Did the dealer detail it for you or did you do it post pick-up?

I know all Mk7 GTI's look the same but its still exciting to see peoples pics.

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy :smiley:

Thanx mate... Dealer did a pretty good job detailing the car. The 'Autoglym' treatment was part of the deal. I know a lot of diehard detailers on here will frown upon the Autoglym treatment but I think it looks & works OK.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 08 September 2013, 00:49
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0

Thanks mate

No problem. I think its definitely worth consideration especially with the winter months coming up. You want to keep your car in tip top condition

that what I thought but quickly reading the thread you posted and now i'm thinking can I do it myself  :undecided: save some money every little helps.  :grin:

wouldnt even know which products to use etc (first time i'm buying a new car you see)  also in and around brum I am being quoted £250.00 plus.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2013, 01:03
Also, seeing as we are on the new arrivals thread. Are people going to have a new car detail to protect the interior and exterior.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254791.0

Thanks mate

No problem. I think its definitely worth consideration especially with the winter months coming up. You want to keep your car in tip top condition

that what I thought but quickly reading the thread you posted and now i'm thinking can I do it myself  :undecided: save some money every little helps.  :grin:

wouldnt even know which products to use etc (first time i'm buying a new car you see)  also in and around brum I am being quoted £250.00 plus.

It's not cheap that's for sure. It cost me £350 but when you think about how much the car is costing you it's a sound investment
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 08 September 2013, 08:12

that what I thought but quickly reading the thread you posted and now i'm thinking can I do it myself  :undecided: save some money every little helps.  :grin:

wouldnt even know which products to use etc (first time i'm buying a new car you see)  also in and around brum I am being quoted £250.00 plus.

@Misterp Have you spent some time reading this brilliant archive post....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=66113.0

It's got pretty much everything you need to know about detailing :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 September 2013, 09:17
The G-Techniq range impressed me when we treated my dad's new GTD. Easy to apply and great results (just use sparingly - my dad used far too much of it, all part of the learning curve for mine!). Used C2V3 sealant and their fabric protector.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MajorKhan on 08 September 2013, 16:15
@gung hoes car....rear spoiler is black when car is white.
I like the look, is this an additional bit of kit? How did you get is black, from the dealers?
Ta
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 08 September 2013, 16:28
@gung hoes car....rear spoiler is black when car is white.
I like the look, is this an additional bit of kit? How did you get is black, from the dealers?
Ta

It's not optional body kit, its the standard design of the car. Your's will look the same  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 08 September 2013, 18:33
Pictures later guys ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: firefly125 on 08 September 2013, 18:44
you tease  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 08 September 2013, 19:48
The G-Techniq range impressed me when we treated my dad's new GTD. Easy to apply and great results (just use sparingly - my dad used far too much of it, all part of the learning curve for mine!). Used C2V3 sealant and their fabric protector.

This is exactly my plan  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2013, 19:54
The G-Techniq range impressed me when we treated my dad's new GTD. Easy to apply and great results (just use sparingly - my dad used far too much of it, all part of the learning curve for mine!). Used C2V3 sealant and their fabric protector.

This is exactly my plan  :grin:

It's easy to apply but it's an absolute back breaker to rub in. Just spent the last three hours applying to my girlfriends new DS3. Hoping to see some good results when it next rains and that there will be some more nice beads of water aside from those that were lashing of my forehead  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 September 2013, 21:45
The G-Techniq range impressed me when we treated my dad's new GTD. Easy to apply and great results (just use sparingly - my dad used far too much of it, all part of the learning curve for mine!). Used C2V3 sealant and their fabric protector.

This is exactly my plan  :grin:

It's easy to apply but it's an absolute back breaker to rub in. Just spent the last three hours applying to my girlfriends new DS3. Hoping to see some good results when it next rains and that there will be some more nice beads of water aside from those that were lashing of my forehead  :grin:

You can feel the results straight away - my dad's car felt like it was coated in Teflon. Took me about an hour and a half to rub in and off, i'm sure i'd have knocked 1/2 an hour off that if so much hadn't been applied. It was quite disturbing though, trying to temper the amount of rubbing force required vs trying not to damage the bodywork - the roof was a lot more flexible than my Scirocco - was scared of putting a dint in it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 08 September 2013, 22:12
Well here it is at last guys...

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1466_zpscdb57542.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1466_zpscdb57542.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1586_zpsf430c816.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1586_zpsf430c816.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1684_zps0212510e.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1684_zps0212510e.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1677_zps84b70d89.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1677_zps84b70d89.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1692_zps66970a28.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1692_zps66970a28.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1697_zpsa65c057b.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1697_zpsa65c057b.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1614_zps9d65f34c.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1614_zps9d65f34c.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1667_zpsde2f3ab8.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1667_zpsde2f3ab8.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1633_zps697c6fc4.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1633_zps697c6fc4.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1650_zpsf5be2656.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1650_zpsf5be2656.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1553_zpsb33510d7.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1553_zpsb33510d7.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1546_zps7749a293.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1546_zps7749a293.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1538_zps657d4102.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1538_zps657d4102.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1530_zps36a07c1f.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1530_zps36a07c1f.jpg.html)

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/IMG_1466_zpscdb57542.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/IMG_1466_zpscdb57542.jpg.html)

Hope you like them!

I would like to add a massive thank you to PeekMe Studios based in West Yorkshire for the photo's, they really do the car justice. If anyone is thinking about getting some professional photo's taken then i highly recommend them.

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 08 September 2013, 22:17
And now we know why it's taken so long! Awesome!! 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 08 September 2013, 22:33
Great photos :drool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2013, 22:47
Whoaa those photos are awesome!! Wish I was that good with a camera
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 08 September 2013, 22:48
 :shocked: Wow, great pics!! They've done a brilliant job! Awesome car too!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 08 September 2013, 22:51
Thanks guy's. Amazing thing is that i didn't actually remove the reg plate!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 08 September 2013, 22:54
Best photos ever!  Car nice too!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 09 September 2013, 00:21
As a professional photographer myself, I can appreciate the work that's gone into that shoot! Awesome car too, loving the GTI  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 09 September 2013, 07:15
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 September 2013, 07:53
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)

You might find someone here with a sunroof who wanted Santiagos who might swap you and give you some cash.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 09 September 2013, 07:57
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)

I would see if someone would like to buy your alloys from you. Chances are someone will do!

Then you can get some BBS CH  :cool: :cool:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 09 September 2013, 08:03
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)

You might find someone here with a sunroof who wanted Santiagos who might swap you and give you some cash.

Agreed. Don't think you would have any shortage of takers for them
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 09 September 2013, 09:24
Loving the Pics & Car!!! They look teal menacing... Hope you're enjoying the new car as much as I am (although I'm now wishing I had gone with the original alloys like yourself... The 19"s are causing me a real headache with the the shocking ride quality! :cry:)

Just wondered if you have you driven a GTI with the 18's?  I've gone for the sunroof so can't go for 19" wheels but would be interested in them potentially :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gryzor on 09 September 2013, 11:34
Yeah, really nice photos, and naturally an awesome car!  Great choice of colour, number of doors and wheel size! ;)  A colleague of mine knows somebody who photographs cars at motoring events and car clubs, and after telling them about my car, he said he'd like to do a bit of a photo shoot.  After seeing those photos, I may just take him up on that offer!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 09 September 2013, 11:35
Yeah, really nice photos, and naturally an awesome car!  Great choice of colour, number of doors and wheel size! ;)  A colleague of mine knows somebody who photographs cars at motoring events and car clubs, and after telling them about my car, he said he'd like to do a bit of a photo shoot.  After seeing those photos, I may just take him up on that offer!  :grin:

I would definitely recommend it. It just makes the whole experience  even better  :grin: :grin:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 09 September 2013, 21:45
Pictures look amazing.

Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 09 September 2013, 22:41
Pictures look amazing.

Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph

I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 09 September 2013, 22:53
Pictures look amazing.

Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph

I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.

Annoying - really?

I thought they all came like that incase you want to drive abroad?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 09 September 2013, 23:02
Pictures look amazing.

Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph

I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.

The dials are not the greatest but I hardly ever tend to look at them as I much prefer the digital speedometer on the MFD
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 09 September 2013, 23:05
Pictures look amazing.

Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph

I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.

The dials are not the greatest but I hardly ever tend to look at them as I much prefer the digital speedometer on the MFD

In between switching the tunes  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 09 September 2013, 23:27
Pictures look amazing.

Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph

I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.

The dials are not the greatest but I hardly ever tend to look at them as I much prefer the digital speedometer on the MFD

In between switching the tunes  :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: The DIS or whatever its called nowadays
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 09 September 2013, 23:29
Pictures look amazing.

Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph

Yeah, a bit like our Polo, it just looks clean and simple.

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/DSC_0092_zps335a0c1b.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/DSC_0092_zps335a0c1b.jpg.html)

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 09 September 2013, 23:44
Pictures look amazing.

Only downside I can see on the GTD and GTI is that the dials look a bit naff with the kmh readings on them. Shame they don't just have mph

I said the same thing to the wife yesterday while driving this courtesy mk7. The dial is far too cluttered and its quite annoying.

Annoying - really?

I thought they all came like that incase you want to drive abroad?


Very early mk6's had both on the dial but they changed to miles only and digital km/h soon after launch, i reckon they'll probably do the same with the 7? >:(
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Lendo on 10 September 2013, 00:04
Is there a guide somewhere on how to upload pics?

Saw mine today for the first time. Turns out the UK leather does get the red stitching, looks awesome!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 10 September 2013, 07:25
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0

:afro:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 08:08
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 08:22
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.

Fingers crossed for you MH!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 10 September 2013, 09:34
I'm getting bored of waiting now :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 09:37
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.

Monkeyhanger - I take it your detailing it yourself. Look forward to seein the results may help make my mind up about what I want to do.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 09:46
I'm getting bored of waiting now :sad:

I have to say I'm with you on this one.  I know it'll be worth it in the end blah blah blah but having waited so long for it to even be built, then having to wait (10 days so far) for it to be put on a boat, is grating ever so slightly....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 10:01
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.

Monkeyhanger - I take it your detailing it yourself. Look forward to seein the results may help make my mind up about what I want to do.

You can already see some results on your chosen colour from when we did my dad’s DBP – the car looked like it was made from black glass. Very shiny (page 8 or 9 of new arrivals?). Just don’t use too much of the C2V3 or it will be a bugger to get the excess off without using a dozen microfibre cloths. The treatment is holding up very well 11 weeks in – water and muck still sliding off nicely. No harder to apply than a thorough waxing, maybe with a little more wipe off/buff than waxing.
I will do my best to get some pics of mine before it gets dark tonight, if I get my car today (still haven’t heard from the dealership – hope he’s cracking on with the paperwork, will phone at lunchtime if he hasn’t contacted me by then to make pick-up arrangements).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 10:04
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 10:14
Hoping to post here later today if the rain holds off (for G-Techniq application) and my dealer doesn't let me down.

Monkeyhanger - I take it your detailing it yourself. Look forward to seein the results may help make my mind up about what I want to do.

You can already see some results on your chosen colour from when we did my dad’s DBP – the car looked like it was made from black glass. Very shiny (page 8 or 9 of new arrivals?). Just don’t use too much of the C2V3 or it will be a bugger to get the excess off without using a dozen microfibre cloths. The treatment is holding up very well 11 weeks in – water and muck still sliding off nicely. No harder to apply than a thorough waxing, maybe with a little more wipe off/buff than waxing.
I will do my best to get some pics of mine before it gets dark tonight, if I get my car today (still haven’t heard from the dealership – hope he’s cracking on with the paperwork, will phone at lunchtime if he hasn’t contacted me by then to make pick-up arrangements).

I'll have a butchers. Did you snow foam it to begin with then rinse and shampoo then treat with the g techniq.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 10:22
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).

 :grin: :grin: Ah, the joys of ordering a new VW!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 10 September 2013, 11:26
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).

Been waiting almost 5 months now and the car isn't even built yet, I recon I have another 6 weeks to wait.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 11:37
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).

Been waiting almost 5 months now and the car isn't even built yet, I recon I have another 6 weeks to wait.

Yeah, I shouldn't moan as at least mine has been built.  Its ridiculous, I for one will not be buying at launch again.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 11:55
You will get your buzz back when it is on it’s way, for about a day when you see it has been put on a ship and then arrived at port. And then you’ll get bored of it waiting dockside before a transporter picks it up. Then it’ll arrive at the dealership and you’ll wonder why the feck your dealer hasn’t rang you yet to arrange collection (going through this right now).

Been waiting almost 5 months now and the car isn't even built yet, I recon I have another 6 weeks to wait.

Yeah, I shouldn't moan as at least mine has been built.  Its ridiculous, I for one will not be buying at launch again.

That's what I said to the mrs today.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 11:59
That's what I said to the mrs today.

Even though I'm sure I'll be ultra excited whenever it does actually turn up, I'm not sure it will have been worth this arduous wait.  I'll only buy a VW a year after launch from now on, or a second hand one.  It has certainly taken the shine off it for sure.  And I know I shouldn't moan as we are all lucky enough to be able to afford a new car when many can't, however I can't help it!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 12:09
That's what I said to the mrs today.

Even though I'm sure I'll be ultra excited whenever it does actually turn up, I'm not sure it will have been worth this arduous wait.  I'll only buy a VW a year after launch from now on, or a second hand one.  It has certainly taken the shine off it for sure.  And I know I shouldn't moan as we are all lucky enough to be able to afford a new car when many can't, however I can't help it!  :laugh:

This wait for a car has been an invaluable experience in patience that will come in handy for when I win the lottery and put an order in for a Lambo.

Still no word from my dealer – time to ring him I think!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 12:17
That's what I said to the mrs today.

Even though I'm sure I'll be ultra excited whenever it does actually turn up, I'm not sure it will have been worth this arduous wait.  I'll only buy a VW a year after launch from now on, or a second hand one.  It has certainly taken the shine off it for sure.  And I know I shouldn't moan as we are all lucky enough to be able to afford a new car when many can't, however I can't help it!  :laugh:

This wait for a car has been an invaluable experience in patience that will come in handy for when I win the lottery and put an order in for a Lambo.

Still no word from my dealer – time to ring him I think!

This is the first and prob last time I purchase a new car it's completely wrecked the experience. Build week delays, then bloody build delays then shipping delays. It's just delays they should come out with a car called vw delay (poor joke I know).

I mean I feel sorry for ppl who ordered before me and still not even confirmed for a build.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 12:32
That's what I said to the mrs today.

Even though I'm sure I'll be ultra excited whenever it does actually turn up, I'm not sure it will have been worth this arduous wait.  I'll only buy a VW a year after launch from now on, or a second hand one.  It has certainly taken the shine off it for sure.  And I know I shouldn't moan as we are all lucky enough to be able to afford a new car when many can't, however I can't help it!  :laugh:

This wait for a car has been an invaluable experience in patience that will come in handy for when I win the lottery and put an order in for a Lambo.

Still no word from my dealer – time to ring him I think!

This is the first and prob last time I purchase a new car it's completely wrecked the experience. Build week delays, then bloody build delays then shipping delays. It's just delays they should come out with a car called vw delay (poor joke I know).

I mean I feel sorry for ppl who ordered before me and still not even confirmed for a build.

Yeah, I have to say thinking about how I feel today (strangely depressed about the whole thing), I'll only buy second hand from now on.  At least then when you want the car you go out and buy it and get it straight away, no dealing with being lied to, delays etc etc.  What gets me is I've been told mine will be on a boat this week, but they can't say for sure or what boat it will be on - I cannot believe that the shipping companies run on a random schedule and don't know what cargo they are carrying, they will be a manifesto somewhere!  It all smacks to me of no shipping this week as it appears that when things are on track VW give you specific information, and when they know there is yet another delay they fob the customer off with non specific flowery bullsh!t so that you don't get wound up or keep contacting them for further updates.  (unts.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 12:53
Is this the type of stuff you mean matchboy:

This is a text I had from my dealer Hi, I have checked on your Golf GTD today and it is due to board the ship any day now. I will check the progress daily and update you. Regards, Mat @ VW

Any day wtf I wanna know the exact day so that I can go in the powder blue beetle and watch it dock into one of the ports so I know they are not spewin  :sick:

Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 12:56
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.

Well hopefully you will get yours soon.  I certainly wouldn't have bothered buying a VW if I'd known about this in April.

As an aside, I have a client who ordered a GTD first week of June - he's been told he won't get it till January at the earliest - how he hasn't cancelled I don't know....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 12:59
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.

Well hopefully you will get yours soon.  I certainly wouldn't have bothered buying a VW if I'd known about this in April.

As an aside, I have a client who ordered a GTD first week of June - he's been told he won't get it till January at the earliest - how he hasn't cancelled I don't know....

Patience is a true virtue...... Apparently.

I haven't seen any gti's or GTDs in Brum. At this rate I won't see any.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 13:01
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.

Well hopefully you will get yours soon.  I certainly wouldn't have bothered buying a VW if I'd known about this in April.

As an aside, I have a client who ordered a GTD first week of June - he's been told he won't get it till January at the earliest - how he hasn't cancelled I don't know....

Patience is a true virtue...... Apparently.

I haven't seen any gti's or GTDs in Brum. At this rate I won't see any.

Well at least when yours turns up it'll be the only one in your area  :grin:  I haven't seen any on the roads either, my missus saw a white (shocker  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:) GTI a few months ago in Cambridge but that's it!  That at least makes me feel a little better knowing there are none on the roads  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 13:05
And where I live in Brum ones at be very careful  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 13:21
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 13:28
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!

Great news MH!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 13:29
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!

Great news MH!!


Looking forward to the pics.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 13:31
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!

Great news MH!!


Looking forward to the pics.

Bet it pisses it down tonight to stop me applying the C2V3!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 September 2013, 13:44
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.

I'm now seriously sceptical about ordering a car close to launch, regardless of brand.  However I would say it hasn't put me off buying new as the benefits are still there and (at the risk of stirring) my BMW order is going to be less than a month from order placed to hand over complete.  Thats f**king amazing.  Its also saved me a ton of cash.  So there are good options out there.  I'm sure the boot could have been on the other foot and another time it might be BMW with the delays.

I guess it pays to wait a few months and research current buyer experience before placing an order!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 14:21
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.

I'm now seriously sceptical about ordering a car close to launch, regardless of brand.  However I would say it hasn't put me off buying new as the benefits are still there and (at the risk of stirring) my BMW order is going to be less than a month from order placed to hand over complete.  Thats f**king amazing.  Its also saved me a ton of cash.  So there are good options out there.  I'm sure the boot could have been on the other foot and another time it might be BMW with the delays.

I guess it pays to wait a few months and research current buyer experience before placing an order!

Well you see, with the shoe on the other foot, although I’d have rather had my car in July, the wait has saved me a lot of cash – that fixed p/x pays dividends on a delayed order, and driving around in a Scirocco while waiting was no real hardship. I seriously doubt the receiving dealership will make more than a grand on my Scirocco due to the time that has panned out. Will you do a fixed p/x next time if you are not selling privately?

Buying launch cars? Not for the faint hearted it seems, although my Feb 09 order for my first Scirocco was fulfilled very quickly, pretty much on launch of the TDI engine availability in the Scirocco. I think it was the timing then though – the economy was well and truly in the toilet at that point (but 15% VAT – get in!). People were cutting right back, car dealerships were desolate places. I managed to get a sizeable discount out of Benfield, so times must have been hard! Give it 18 months and (for the GTI at least) I think you’ll be able to pick one up as a new order with a 12-14 weeks delivery as demand aligns itself with allocation availability once the initial rush dies down.

It’s amazing how mellow you get on collection day – I know I’ll be feeling glad I hung in there after 4pm tonight.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 September 2013, 14:53
Will you do a fixed p/x next time if you are not selling privately?

Yep, that is another lesson learnt!  I'm fortunate because I've sold my car to my Dad who is giving me less than he would have to pay a dealer but more than I would have got trading it in back in April.  So its a win-win all round.  I'm very fortunate this happened to be honest and it probably has saved me £1-1.5k.  Coupled with the discount on the new car I've ended up quids in, bit of a turnaround from a month ago when I was pretty pissed at the mounting costs and depreciating p/x value.

I've completely changed my mind on the GTI now.  If I was buying again I'd do everything to minimise cost.  Cut the options back and look for a good discount before signing, even if it means waiting.  Under £26k its a steal, but at the £32k I was going to pay (including discount) its too expensive.  Having secured a deal on a car worth nearly 20% more than that for 5% less makes me realise it wasn't good value for money.  Well... not for me.

Like I say, its been nothing if not a learning experience! :undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 10 September 2013, 15:10
Sometimes I find myself wondering why bother just fricking cancel. But then I'm back to square one.

I'm now seriously sceptical about ordering a car close to launch, regardless of brand.  However I would say it hasn't put me off buying new as the benefits are still there and (at the risk of stirring) my BMW order is going to be less than a month from order placed to hand over complete.  Thats f**king amazing.  Its also saved me a ton of cash.  So there are good options out there.  I'm sure the boot could have been on the other foot and another time it might be BMW with the delays.

I guess it pays to wait a few months and research current buyer experience before placing an order!

Well you see, with the shoe on the other foot, although I’d have rather had my car in July, the wait has saved me a lot of cash – that fixed p/x pays dividends on a delayed order, and driving around in a Scirocco while waiting was no real hardship. I seriously doubt the receiving dealership will make more than a grand on my Scirocco due to the time that has panned out. Will you do a fixed p/x next time if you are not selling privately?

Buying launch cars? Not for the faint hearted it seems, although my Feb 09 order for my first Scirocco was fulfilled very quickly, pretty much on launch of the TDI engine availability in the Scirocco. I think it was the timing then though – the economy was well and truly in the toilet at that point (but 15% VAT – get in!). People were cutting right back, car dealerships were desolate places. I managed to get a sizeable discount out of Benfield, so times must have been hard! Give it 18 months and (for the GTI at least) I think you’ll be able to pick one up as a new order with a 12-14 weeks delivery as demand aligns itself with allocation availability once the initial rush dies down.

It’s amazing how mellow you get on collection day – I know I’ll be feeling glad I hung in there after 4pm tonight.

54 mins, best start biting those nails.

Looking forward to seeing a red one :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 September 2013, 15:11
Surely he's already pacing the dealership floor? :evil:

I know I know, don't call me Shirley.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 10 September 2013, 15:13
I don't think its the length of time people have to wait that is the problem, its the transparency or rather lack of it in the whole process.

If my car was due to be changed in 6 months, I'd walk into the garage tomorrow and order and happily wait the 6 months if that is how long "they say it will take".

But to be told 12 -16 weeks then add another 10 on is just a nonsense.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 September 2013, 15:38
I don't think its the length of time people have to wait that is the problem, its the transparency or rather lack of it in the whole process.

If my car was due to be changed in 6 months, I'd walk into the garage tomorrow and order and happily wait the 6 months if that is how long "they say it will take".

But to be told 12 -16 weeks then add another 10 on is just a nonsense.

I bet every one on here agrees with this 100%.

Also something about not telling porkies when unexpected delays arise.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 10 September 2013, 17:00
Red GTD confirmed to be prowling the Toon from 4pm tonight!

It's been almost an hour and still no photos  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 17:12
I don't think its the length of time people have to wait that is the problem, its the transparency or rather lack of it in the whole process.

If my car was due to be changed in 6 months, I'd walk into the garage tomorrow and order and happily wait the 6 months if that is how long "they say it will take".

But to be told 12 -16 weeks then add another 10 on is just a nonsense.

I bet every one on here agrees with this 100%.

Also something about not telling porkies when unexpected delays arise.

I for 1 do agree. Like I said on another thread. Got a call from dealer you car is at the port awaiting shop and that it should be on a ship some time this week/ASAP. They also advised delivery scheduled for 25 sept.
bs or tru? Hu knows
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 10 September 2013, 17:54
couple of quick 141_zps1fa491bb photos, to test how photobucket works

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 10 September 2013, 17:55
God I hope everything has gone alright for MH or if not he's going to be insufferable tonight  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Only kiddin' MH
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 10 September 2013, 17:56
couple of quick iphone photos, to test how photobucket works[141_zps1fa491bb][/141_zps1fa491bbimg]

Not like that pal. Copy the IMG link and paste directly in here
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 10 September 2013, 18:05
and the front with decorative leaf and complimentary pen

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(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/147_zpsda00caad.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/147_zpsda00caad.jpg.html)

Will try harder next time, now that Ive worked out how to post pics.

Number plate is temporary by the way
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 10 September 2013, 18:08
and the front with decorative leaf and complimentary pen

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/142_zps8536a7f6.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/142_zps8536a7f6.jpg.html)

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/147_zpsda00caad.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/147_zpsda00caad.jpg.html)

Will try harder next time, now that Ive worked out how to post pics.

Number plate is temporary by the way

Very nice pal. It's nice too see other colours and CSG really suits the car :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 September 2013, 18:27
God I hope everything has gone alright for MH or if not he's going to be insufferable tonight  :grin: :grin: :grin:

Only kiddin' MH

:laugh:

If there has been some kind of problem I bet he turns into the hulk and bashes up the showroom.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 10 September 2013, 18:36
Where is he?... no pics... write up or anything..... tick tock tick tock
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 18:40
Where is he?... no pics... write up or anything..... tick tock tick tock

He is applying the gtechniq
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 10 September 2013, 19:36
he didn't leave the dealership until about half 5 ish according to the salesman when I phoned him.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 September 2013, 20:11
he didn't leave the dealership until about half 5 ish according to the salesman when I phoned him.

5?? But that was 3 hours ago! He's gone for a jolly then. :rolleyes: no hope of pics today unless he took them at the dealer...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 10 September 2013, 20:30
Dirvy - loving the CSG  :smiley:

MH is just doing what anyone of us would be doing... Making up for lost time  :smug:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 10 September 2013, 20:39
Selfish that's what he is.....what about his GTI family???
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 September 2013, 20:48
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of Monkeyhanger. :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 20:55
I'm back. Firstly, as is tradition for someone that has their GTD/GTI.."What are you lot moaning about, chill out and wait patiently for yours etc etc"  :grin: :laugh: :grin:

OK, now for some pics with the rubber mats in (supposed to piss it down overnight so I put them in).

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD5.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD5.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD6.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD6.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD1-1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD1-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD2-1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD2-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD3-1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD3-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD4.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD4.jpg.html)


I can't take credit for the shine, my "goodwill gesture" was a full Autoglym treatment and complimentary pack.

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/DSC02316.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/DSC02316.jpg.html)


Knowing that they don't treat the wheels, I applied G-Techniq. Sparingly this time - it was a breeze to remove the excess when your dad isn't putting 5x the required amount on!  :whistle:

The pics aren't great, it was starting to get dark when they were taken.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 10 September 2013, 21:02
HI MH

Edit: So you can see the pics easier  :smiley: :smiley:

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD6.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD6.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD5.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD5.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD1.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD2.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD2.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD3-1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD3-1.jpg.html)

Looks lovely MH. What's your first impressions?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 21:09
HI MH

Edit: So you can see the pics easier  :smiley: :smiley:

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Looks lovely MH. What's your first impressions?

Was having some technical issues with photobucket. Fixed now - those pics added are some of teh Demo pics I took a while back - fixed my post now!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 10 September 2013, 21:10
MH - stunning!  Really nice shine.  TR us really growing on me.  Urge to change order - rising...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 21:17
First impressions are, better than the Scirocco, by quite a margin on refinement and ride quality, toys and adjustibility of settings. Panel gaps are much tighter on the Golf, Scirocco looks more crudely built as a result.

Put it straight into "Sport" - no disadvantage on the economy front on a manual. Xenons are a huge improvement on the Halogens as standard on the Scirocco (and every other VW I have owned). Burning bright when going home through the Tyne tunnel.

I am missing the Scirocco rear view mirror though - the nice rounded mirror looks a lot better than the clunky oversized squared one in the Golf. My wipers are absolutely sh!te on the drivers side - next to useless, with a massive (3" wide) smear across the central part of the sweep - they will need sorting ASAP. Not sure the seat bolsters will last the test of time - they are much taller than those on the Scirocco (which are wider), you can't help but crease them getting out of the car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 10 September 2013, 21:17
Absolutely stunning MH. You must be so chuffed !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 21:19
Absolutely stunning MH. You must be so chuffed !

Aye, and it is fitted with Bridgestones (dodged a bullet there)!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 10 September 2013, 21:21
First impressions are, better than the Scirocco, by quite a margin on refinement and ride quality, toys and adjustibility of settings. Panel gaps are much tighter on the Golf, Scirocco looks more crudely built as a result.

Put it straight into "Sport" - no disadvantage on the economy front on a manual. Xenons are a huge improvement on the Halogens as standard on the Scirocco (and every other VW I have owned). Burning bright when going home through the Tyne tunnel.

I am missing the Scirocco rear view mirror though - the nice rounded mirror looks a lot better than the clunky oversized squared one in the Golf. My wipers are absolutely sh!te on the drivers side - next to useless, with a massive (3" wide) smear across the central part of the sweep - they will need sorting ASAP. Not sure the seat bolsters will last the test of time - they are much taller than those on the Scirocco (which are wider), you can't help but crease them getting out of the car.

MH, I had the exact same issues with the windscreen wipers but they definitely seem to have improved over time. Give them a few weeks and you may see an improvement
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 21:21
MH that looks immense. Chuffed for you. Making the wait all that much harder. They autoglym'd it for you that's nice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 10 September 2013, 21:30
Looking Good MH :cool: Those wheels definitely look the part!!! I'm sure you'll agree it was worth the wait....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 10 September 2013, 21:38
GTD in red really does look like one tough sonovab!tch.  Nice looking motor you got there mr hanger!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 21:39
Looking Good MH :cool: Those wheels definitely look the part!!! I'm sure you'll agree it was worth the wait....

Aye, worth the wait (easy to say that now!). The best VW I have owned - and a massive step up from the MK5 (for those that stuck with theirs for 5+ years). VW do progress very well.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 21:40
GTD in red really does look like one tough sonovab!tch.  Nice looking motor you got there mr hanger!

Definitely made the right choice ditching the DBP (which looks great in a stealthy Batman way, but keeping it looking it's best would have driven me nuts eventually).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 21:46
I definitely softened up on my attitude towards the dealer - I think we sometimes forget how hectic things are behind the scenes when we think our car is the only one that should matter to them. I was with him for 40 mins in the signing papers and handover stuff (it was a quick one with no VW finance to start up) and his phone never stopped ringing. His other phone was holding for a place in the queue for VW finance to confirm my finance had been cleared when I paid it last week (HPI clear was showing outstanding finance). Even a dealer waits 2 hours to contact VW finance!

They also had to fit in the goodwill gesture of the full autoglym treatment in addition to the usual PDI/valet/clean stuff you get before handover. Most of our woes do lay at the door of VW and not the dealerships IMO.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 10 September 2013, 21:49
I definitely softened up on my attitude towards the dealer - I think we sometimes forget how hectic things are behind the scenes when we think our car is the only one that should matter to them. I was with him for 40 mins in the signing papers and handover stuff (it was a quick one with no VW finance to start up) and his phone never stopped ringing. His other phone was holding for a place in the queue for VW finance to confirm my finance had been cleared when I paid it last week (HPI clear was showing outstanding finance). Even a dealer waits 2 hours to contact VW finance!

They also had to fit in the goodwill gesture of the full autoglym treatment in addition to the usual PDI/valet/clean stuff you get before handover. Most of our woes do lay at the door of VW and not the dealerships IMO.

Tbh I've felt like that for a while now. You criticise them but it must be hard work.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 21:54
Still not found my 32Gb SD card bought especially for the car, despite another one being on the way.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 10 September 2013, 22:09
First impressions are, better than the Scirocco, by quite a margin on refinement and ride quality, toys and adjustibility of settings. Panel gaps are much tighter on the Golf, Scirocco looks more crudely built as a result.

Put it straight into "Sport" - no disadvantage on the economy front on a manual. Xenons are a huge improvement on the Halogens as standard on the Scirocco (and every other VW I have owned). Burning bright when going home through the Tyne tunnel.

I am missing the Scirocco rear view mirror though - the nice rounded mirror looks a lot better than the clunky oversized squared one in the Golf. My wipers are absolutely sh!te on the drivers side - next to useless, with a massive (3" wide) smear across the central part of the sweep - they will need sorting ASAP. Not sure the seat bolsters will last the test of time - they are much taller than those on the Scirocco (which are wider), you can't help but crease them getting out of the car.


Thats a mean looking motor mate! I love how much lower and beefier the mk7 is compared to the mk6, you can't really see it in pictures and looks much better in real life! 8)


You've probably read about the windscreen wiper issues on the american forum? It seems to be affecting a majority of mk7's, i even e-mailed VWUK to ask if it was being looked at and when they called me back they said they'd only had a couple of reports so not really. ::)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 22:10
Just checked out the post that arrived at my home today. Benfield (the rival local dealership to my supplying dealership) have just sent me an invite to their VIP event with exclusive offers and prizes this weekend. Just wondering whether to roll up there in my new GTD and show my face.  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 10 September 2013, 22:11
First impressions are, better than the Scirocco, by quite a margin on refinement and ride quality, toys and adjustibility of settings. Panel gaps are much tighter on the Golf, Scirocco looks more crudely built as a result.

Put it straight into "Sport" - no disadvantage on the economy front on a manual. Xenons are a huge improvement on the Halogens as standard on the Scirocco (and every other VW I have owned). Burning bright when going home through the Tyne tunnel.

I am missing the Scirocco rear view mirror though - the nice rounded mirror looks a lot better than the clunky oversized squared one in the Golf. My wipers are absolutely sh!te on the drivers side - next to useless, with a massive (3" wide) smear across the central part of the sweep - they will need sorting ASAP. Not sure the seat bolsters will last the test of time - they are much taller than those on the Scirocco (which are wider), you can't help but crease them getting out of the car.


Thats a mean looking motor mate! I love how much lower and beefier the mk7 is compared to the mk6, you can't really see it in pictures and looks much better in real life! 8)


You've probably read about the windscreen wiper issues on the american forum? It seems to be affecting a majority of mk7's, i even e-mailed VWUK to ask if it was being looked at and when they called me back they said they'd only had a couple of reports so not really. ::)

My drivers wiper is the same. Brutal. It hasn't rained enough nor have I had the time nor inclination to do anything about it yet. I expect the dealer will fob me off.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 September 2013, 22:14
You've probably read about the windscreen wiper issues on the american forum? It seems to be affecting a majority of mk7's, i even e-mailed VWUK to ask if it was being looked at and when they called me back they said they'd only had a couple of reports so not really. ::)

I had poor wipers (smearing on the drivers side around the swept arc under the knuckle of the wiper arm) on my last 2 Sciroccos, but the ones on my GTD are much worse. If they were any worse i'd say it was a real safety issue. Sciroccos resolved with Bosch Aerotwins, but MK7 Golf solution had not been done last time I looked. Last night ebay.de had a seller claiming to have Bosch Aerotwins meant for MK7.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 10 September 2013, 22:19
Bosch aerotwins are out now for the mk7. guy on another form emailed them direct and they gave him the kit number.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 10 September 2013, 22:20
You've probably read about the windscreen wiper issues on the american forum? It seems to be affecting a majority of mk7's, i even e-mailed VWUK to ask if it was being looked at and when they called me back they said they'd only had a couple of reports so not really. ::)

I had poor wipers (smearing on the drivers side around the swept arc under the knuckle of the wiper arm) on my last 2 Sciroccos, but the ones on my GTD are much worse. If they were any worse i'd say it was a real safety issue. Sciroccos resolved with Bosch Aerotwins, but MK7 Golf solution had not been done last time I looked. Last night ebay.de had a seller claiming to have Bosch Aerotwins meant for MK7.


Reply #67 has a reply from Bosch saying the aero twins will be out soon:


http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=469&page=4 (http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=469&page=4)


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 10 September 2013, 22:23
I'm back. Firstly, as is tradition for someone that has their GTD/GTI.."What are you lot moaning about, chill out and wait patiently for yours etc etc"  :grin: :laugh: :grin:

OK, now for some pics with the rubber mats in (supposed to piss it down overnight so I put them in).

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD5.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD5.jpg.html)





Oy That's my Car !!!!  Oy That's my Car !!!  Oy That's my Car !!!  Oy That's my Car !!!  Oy That's my Car !!!  Oy That's my Car !!!  Oy That's my Car !!!   :wink:  Oy That's my Car !!!  :wink:


Congrats mate - Looks stunning - cant wait for mine now !
12 days to build time and counting.....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 September 2013, 22:24
MH - simply stunning mate, best colour by a mile, car looks the nuts! Look forward to hearing your thoughts about how it drives after you've been in it a few days!

Worth the wait/hassle?!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 10 September 2013, 22:44
Looks the nuts I bet your chuffed :smiley: My big day is tomorrow I really can't wait..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 10 September 2013, 23:13
I'm back. Firstly, as is tradition for someone that has their GTD/GTI.."What are you lot moaning about, chill out and wait patiently for yours etc etc"  :grin: :laugh: :grin:

OK, now for some pics with the rubber mats in (supposed to piss it down overnight so I put them in).

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/TRGTD1-1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/TRGTD1-1.jpg.html)

I can't take credit for the shine, my "goodwill gesture" was a full Autoglym treatment and complimentary pack.

Knowing that they don't treat the wheels, I applied G-Techniq. Sparingly this time - it was a breeze to remove the excess when your dad isn't putting 5x the required amount on!  :whistle:

The pics aren't great, it was starting to get dark when they were taken.

Really, really pleased for you pal. It's been a terrible wait :sick:

The AutoGlym treatment looks stunning! I'll be sending you a PM when I get mine about the G-Techniq application (i.e. how to use it sparingly & effectively).

Nice one :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2013, 08:27
Hawaii: I got a great tip for using the G-Techniq sparingly (thanks to someone from the VWAudi forum) and it did work last night when treating my wheels:-

If you are using a microfibre pad to apply the stuff (or even a microfibre cloth), treat the pad with the I1 upholstery protector (if you got some because you are doing your interior too) the day before you want to do the car (to allow the pad to dry). It’ll make the applicator hydrophobic and so stop it soaking up copious amounts of C2V3 that the car will never see. Then spray the product sparingly onto the pad and apply to the car, rather than spraying directly onto the car.

With the C2V3 going on sparingly, the excess was a doddle to remove without using a dozen mirofibre cloths (like we ended up doing with my dads).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 11 September 2013, 08:39
Hawaii: I got a great tip for using the G-Techniq sparingly (thanks to someone from the VWAudi forum) and it did work last night when treating my wheels:-

If you are using a microfibre pad to apply the stuff (or even a microfibre cloth), treat the pad with the I1 upholstery protector (if you got some because you are doing your interior too) the day before you want to do the car (to allow the pad to dry). It’ll make the applicator hydrophobic and so stop it soaking up copious amounts of C2V3 that the car will never see. Then spray the product sparingly onto the pad and apply to the car, rather than spraying directly onto the car.

With the C2V3 going on sparingly, the excess was a doddle to remove without using a dozen mirofibre cloths (like we ended up doing with my dads).

Now that is a TOP TIP  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2013, 09:28
Second impressions – my commute to work this morning.

As I decided to leave the car alone whilst driving it and not get distracted by all the settings and menu’s I have barely delved into, I got more of a feel about how it was driving.

The car is much quieter than the Scirocco when maintaining speed or accelerating very gently. I think this is down to it being far better acoustically shielded from the outside.

The sound actuator sounds a little different to that on my Scirocco when in Sport and accelerating. The Scirocco sound more hummy/burbly (almost like the low hum Iron man’s repulsors have when powered up (you’ll know what I mean if you’ve watched the film). The GTD sounds a bit more growly/gravelly.
At tick-over and through the low revs, the GTD is noticeably more refined than the 170TDI unit on my Scirocco, and that’s not just the extra sound insulation – it sounds that way on the outside too.

Like my Scirocco was from new, the GTD engine feels very tight. I’m convinced my Scirocco was on some kind of power limitation program when new. It barely felt more powerful than the 140 Scirocco I had before it, and then as soon as 500km/311 miles had passed, it was as if a switch had been flicked and it was much more powerful.
The GTD feels a little less tight (matching my Scirocco’s current feel), but it still seems as though there is some early retardation of output going on. Haven’t really tested it much – had a few brief spells of moderate acceleration using just over ½ throttle.
The engine seems to be warming up a lot quicker than my Scirocco – 3 miles (5 on the Scirocco) and the water temp was settled at 90C (I didn’t plug through the MFD to check how quickly oil temp got up).
Economy was 48.5mpg indicated for my commute vs somewhere around 49-50mpg on my Scirocco (which is obviously well run in). My Scirocco was running on the sidelights on my commute yesterday – the Xenons were on the whole journey in the GTD (maybe that accounts for 1 or 1 mpg). I would say that a GTD straight out of the box is going to match a 170TDI Scirocco or MK6 GTD in like for like journey conditions and will hopefully outdo it by 10% when it is run in (expecting an indicated 55mpg for my commute when it has a few thousand miles on it).

The sporty ambience of dark headlining is great – much better than the standard light grey/beige of most VWs (including my Scirocco). Don’t know why anyone wouldn’t want it.

There was a bit of neck craning from fellow commuters while going to work – lots of people happy to overtake people to then sit behind it and look at it for a while rather than overtake immediately (including a few Audi A4 and BMW 3 drivers that would normally be cutting you up left, right and centre).

The dancing of the Xenon beams when you power up is a new one for me, never had Xenons before as I was always too tight to pay £1100 for them.

And I found my 32Gb SDHC card bought especially for the car this morning, in a very safe place! I’m sure the other one I ordered because I couldn’t find it will be dropping through the postbox today!

The stop-start feature which I thought would be annoying isn’t bad at all. I am a habitual clutch dipper when sitting at the lights, I only take my foot off the clutch when I have a long wait on my hands, so the stop-start will only be working when I really want it to, if I keep up my clutch dipping habits.

Visibility is massively better than on my Scirocco through the side and rear windows.

Been in work 2 hours and I can still barely smell the “new car” scent on my clothes – nice!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 11 September 2013, 09:35

Been in work 2 hours and I can still barely smell the “new car” scent on my clothes – nice!

Thanks for the update! I must admit we have similar 'clutch dipper' habits and I have no problem with start/stop on my Audi...

Also sounds like we have similar 'work' habits as well  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 09:35
Good stuff MH, sounds like its going to be a winner for you!  Car looks brill!

And  :grin: at finding the sd card!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 11 September 2013, 10:12
Good stuff MH, sounds like its going to be a winner for you!  Car looks brill!

And  :grin: at finding the sd card!!

Out of curiosity and the risk of being lazy what sd have ppl purchased.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 10:18
Good stuff MH, sounds like its going to be a winner for you!  Car looks brill!

And  :grin: at finding the sd card!!

Out of curiosity and the risk of being lazy what sd have ppl purchased.

I bought a 32gig Scandisk (I think) - there is a link somewhere with a discount code, but I can't remember which thread it's in  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2013, 10:29
Sandisk 32 Gb SDHC card, class 10. Paid £15.15 at Gizzmoheaven.com (£15.95, minus 5% discount for using promotional code “G5”).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 11 September 2013, 10:37
Sandisk 32 Gb SDHC card, class 10. Paid £15.15 at Gizzmoheaven.com (£15.95, minus 5% discount for using promotional code “G5”).

Same here, exactly  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 11 September 2013, 10:59
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 11:05
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.

I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 11 September 2013, 11:06
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.

I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.

Did you ever post any pictures of your current courtesy ride Mark? :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 11:29
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.

I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.

Did you ever post any pictures of your current courtesy ride Mark? :evil:

I didn't - but only because A. It's embarrassing driving a 1.2 Golf S with 85bhp  :laugh: and B. No one in their right mind would want to see pictures of said car!  :grin:

It has no redeeming features other than its a Golf (so well made) and the album artwork on screen is cool!  So what I'll do is double the amount of pictures of my GTI to make up for it - that's if it ever arrives (11 days at Emden car park and counting....  :rolleyes:)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 11 September 2013, 11:34
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.

I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.


Did you ever post any pictures of your current courtesy ride Mark? :evil:

I didn't - but only because A. It's embarrassing driving a 1.2 Golf S with 85bhp  :laugh: and B. No one in their right mind would want to see pictures of said car!  :grin:

It has no redeeming features other than its a Golf (so well made) and the album artwork on screen is cool!  So what I'll do is double the amount of pictures of my GTI to make up for it - that's if it ever arrives (11 days at Emden car park and counting....  :rolleyes:)

Do you find you have to leave earlier in the morning to make it to work on time?  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 11:46
Do you find you have to leave earlier in the morning to make it to work on time?  :grin: :grin:

Honestly, don't even go there  :grin: I drop my daughter off at school, so I'm in the car at 8.45 and I arrive at work at 9.15 - but I know for a fact I can shave at least 10 mins off that time in the GTI - it takes aaaaaaaages to get up to 70mph, and then if I have to brake it takes aaaaaages to get back to 70 again  :laugh:

On the plus side, I'm getting 41mpg average consumption which is a lot better than the 20 max I was getting in the TT!

The worst bit of it though is that I get overtaken by Peugeot's, 1.6 A3's, 318d's etc etc ie. cars that are driven by c0cks but won't get near me in the GTI.....  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 11 September 2013, 11:48
Ah yes, the joys of owning a small car and having everyone else constantly trying to run you off the road. :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 11:50
Ah yes, the joys of owning a small car and having everyone else constantly trying to run you off the road. :grin:

Yep, that literally happens every day to me at the moment, and I've been there and done that when I was younger - I don't want to go back!  Also, it's the not being able to do anything about it and submissively moving out of the way to sh!te cars that gets me!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 11 September 2013, 12:46
Thanks guys. Also does the media system require te SD card to be formatted in a certain way like the audi RNS-e system used to require.

I can't say for the GTI/GTD, but I didn't have to do any formatting for it to work in the mk 7 Golf I have currently - there's no reason why the GTI/GTD should be any different.

Did you ever post any pictures of your current courtesy ride Mark? :evil:

I didn't - but only because A. It's embarrassing driving a 1.2 Golf S with 85bhp  :laugh: and B. No one in their right mind would want to see pictures of said car!  :grin:

It has no redeeming features other than its a Golf (so well made) and the album artwork on screen is cool!  So what I'll do is double the amount of pictures of my GTI to make up for it - that's if it ever arrives (11 days at Emden car park and counting....  :rolleyes:)

Must be broken... My mk5 1.4s was much quicker than my GTI!! :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 11 September 2013, 13:00
I thought hire cars were always the fastest cars in the world lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 11 September 2013, 13:34
I thought hire cars were always the fastest cars in the world lol
No that's the Astramax van
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 11 September 2013, 13:46
I thought hire cars were always the fastest cars in the world lol
No that's the Astramax van

Especially if you add a few extra badges to them.  Like an M badge nicked from an M3 you saw in the local tesco car park for example:

(http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt77/bennys_photos/IMAG0171.jpg)

On the A421 in Bedfordshire there used to be this chap in a paint stained polo shirt, a sideways baseball cap and with his seat leaning back at about a 60° angle who would zoom his rusty white astra van past the mile long rush hour queue as if he was going to turn right at the roundabout and then would aggressively force his way into the queue at the other side.

Total wayne kerr.  Drove like a complete asshole too, all over the road, tailgating, reving, dangerous overtaking, blaring music... everything you could possibly do that is wrong this guy would be doing it.  I once got so sick of him I followed him to his home/work (hard to tell) in Kempston and snapped a few photos with the intention of forwarding them to the fuzz.  I didn't bother in the end as he'd been driving like this for years and its clear the police didn't give a damn.

Of topic again... my bad.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 13:52
I once got so sick of him I followed him to his home/work (hard to tell) in Kempston and snapped a few photos with the intention of forwarding them to the fuzz.

 :grin: :grin: Don't f7ck with the Bear!!

Ps. You should have sent them to the cops and/or post on those websites that expose w7nker drivers!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2013, 14:24
I once got so sick of him I followed him to his home/work (hard to tell) in Kempston and snapped a few photos with the intention of forwarding them to the fuzz.

 :grin: :grin: Don't f7ck with the Bear!!

Ps. You should have sent them to the cops and/or post on those websites that expose w7nker drivers!

The biggest risk with a site like that anyone might browse through and find themselves amongst pics on there.

I go out of my way to try and stop people jumping queues like that, sometimes it seems a bit of a risk when they are determined to find a gap smaller than the space between 2 sheets of paper.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 14:30
I once got so sick of him I followed him to his home/work (hard to tell) in Kempston and snapped a few photos with the intention of forwarding them to the fuzz.

 :grin: :grin: Don't f7ck with the Bear!!

Ps. You should have sent them to the cops and/or post on those websites that expose w7nker drivers!

The biggest risk with a site like that anyone might browse through and find themselves amongst pics on there.

I go out of my way to try and stop people jumping queues like that, sometimes it seems a bit of a risk when they are determined to find a gap smaller than the space between 2 sheets of paper.

I do the same.  If there's 2 lanes of traffic going into 1 and you can see everyone queuing politely in the left lane then some ar$ehole speeds up the outside, I'll pull into the middle to block him off.  To be fair a lot of people do this and I applaud it! 

Usually BMW drivers cutting the queue.....  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2013, 14:35
Usually BMW drivers cutting the queue.....  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Aye, I hear that those M135i drivers are the worst for it!  :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 11 September 2013, 15:13
Usually BMW drivers cutting the queue.....  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Aye, I hear that those M135i drivers are the worst for it!  :whistle: :laugh:

Oh, you guys! :rolleyes:

I will do the same, blocking impolite overtakers where I can.  Sometimes, however, you have to make a judgement.  Busted up white van covered in dents and rust and worth -£500 vs shiny well looked after pride and joy worth £25k... perhaps I'll move over and let the wayne kerr in. :angry:

Oh and yeah this is one of the main reasons I've invested in both front and rear cameras for my car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 11 September 2013, 15:38
Usually BMW drivers cutting the queue.....  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

Aye, I hear that those M135i drivers are the worst for it!  :whistle: :laugh:

Oh, you guys! :rolleyes:

I will do the same, blocking impolite overtakers where I can.  Sometimes, however, you have to make a judgement.  Busted up white van covered in dents and rust and worth -£500 vs shiny well looked after pride and joy worth £25k... perhaps I'll move over and let the wayne kerr in. :angry:

Oh and yeah this is one of the main reasons I've invested in both front and rear cameras for my car!

 :grin: Yes, always use your judgement as a white van man won't give a toss about giving you a bash!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 11 September 2013, 18:42
Just picked the new wagon up, so pleased with my colour choice :smiley: It really is so much better in the flesh. 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 11 September 2013, 19:00
Just picked the new wagon up, so pleased with my colour choice :smiley: It really is so much better in the flesh.

Excellent pal. Get a few pics up when you can. Oh and good colour choice :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 11 September 2013, 19:33
Congratulations mate!!! Nice to have another Pure White join the Club.... :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 11 September 2013, 20:44
MH it looks stunning mate. Bet you're well happy!

Hoping my TR goes confirmed soon.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 11 September 2013, 21:15
I have been out driving all night guys and I have to say the car is epic! Don't even think about cancelling due to the lead time :smiley:

Excited rant points:

1. Compared to my 2.0 TSI Scirocco the performance and refinement is in a different league. There is just so much torque mid range.

2. On the ride quality front its a peach without the ACC don't worry if you have spec the option the ride is brilliant when compared to my Scirocco running in normal mode.

3. Loving the internal lighting is simply fantastic, it such a nice place to be at night. 

4. The new steering setup it feels weird when driving at pace but in a good way, I just love this car.

5. The only down side is the auto handbrake my brain cant handle hill hold and auto start its confusing :laugh:

PS I have Continentals on my 18's.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 11 September 2013, 21:23
Cool beans mate! 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 September 2013, 22:35
MH it looks stunning mate. Bet you're well happy!

Hoping my TR goes confirmed soon.

Yep, very happy. Had my first experience of night time driving in it tonight - ambient lighting and Xenons are amazing.

It's been a bit wet tonight and I had a bit of tramping when I pulled away from a standstill a bit quick (anti-tramping device must have been asleep). With only 50 miles on the car I suppose the tyres probably have a few hundred miles to get to optimum grip. Vey gingerly negotiated Eldon Square multistorey car park tonight to avoid kerbing those Nogaros.

I can only get the passenger mirror to autotilt down to view the kerb when reverse is selected if the mirror adjustment knob is set to "L". When it is set to "0" and reverse is selected, the auto tilt doesn't happen. Is this normal? OCD dictates the knob should be at "0" when you don't want to adjust the mirrors.

DAB reception seems great around Tyneside. Only oddity is why Kerrang station has rocking tunes interspersed by complete dullard DJing. Was expected an excitable DJ with patter along the lines of the bus driver from the Simpsons.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 11 September 2013, 22:39
Yeah the kerb view requires the knob to be in the L position, you'll need to put a bit of tape over it! ;D
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 11 September 2013, 22:51
just as jimble said. bit strange but true.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 11 September 2013, 23:14
Ah that would explain why my auto tilt on reverse stopped working tonight monkeyhanger. The 0 position, must remember that in the morning. I have to say the steering wheel is a bit of a mind field there are so many buttons. Just looking at the manual for the car its some size...

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/23724295/Golf%20Forum/MK7%20Golf%20GTI/New%20Arrival.jpeg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 11 September 2013, 23:40
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 September 2013, 07:58
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.

Yep - used to audio volume buttons being placed up (+) and down (-) on my Scirocco, not left bottom (-) and right bottom (+). I'm learning! A few times i've squarely pressed a radio station icon square on and it has scrolled to the next set of presets and just stayed there despite me trying to scroll back.

Had a false call on the ADC this morning. There is a filter lane left onto the coast road from Billy Mill roundabout, and 2 lanes that go straight over or right. Trying to squeeze left onto the slip road past a static bus which is in the middle lane (intending to go straight over the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic) and the ADC is bleeping and flashing red chevron icons in the MFD.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 12 September 2013, 10:52
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 September 2013, 11:03
Had a false call on the ADC this morning. There is a filter lane left onto the coast road from Billy Mill roundabout, and 2 lanes that go straight over or right. Trying to squeeze left onto the slip road past a static bus which is in the middle lane (intending to go straight over the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic) and the ADC is bleeping and flashing red chevron icons in the MFD.

Really there needs to be a quick override button you can press on the steering wheel if it starts going off and you want to clear it and avoid any unintended braking.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 September 2013, 11:30
Had a false call on the ADC this morning. There is a filter lane left onto the coast road from Billy Mill roundabout, and 2 lanes that go straight over or right. Trying to squeeze left onto the slip road past a static bus which is in the middle lane (intending to go straight over the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic) and the ADC is bleeping and flashing red chevron icons in the MFD.

Really there needs to be a quick override button you can press on the steering wheel if it starts going off and you want to clear it and avoid any unintended braking.

Like an acknowledgement button in natural and instinctive reach on the steering wheel just to let the car know that you know about the perceived danger . My dad did say weeks ago he’d had his set off by buses and trucks being alongside him in moving traffic.

Maybe the “ok” button on the right side of the steering wheel would do the job. When that thing is flashing or beeping at you, lock out the use of the “ok” button for any other purpose, as it is the only thing in your MFD when ADC notification of danger is made, so can’t be used for anything else at that point anyway. I should’ve tried to press the “ok” button – maybe VW thought of it already? Who knows I will try it next time to see what happens.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 September 2013, 11:40
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.

VW really do need to be careful with the abbreviations. ACC = adaptive cruise control in the menu system, but it also means adaptive chassis control in the UK (called DCC/Dynamic chassis control elsewhere).

Within the car’s system menus, which seem to be universal for all markets (except for language), ACC means cruise and DCC means active damping/suspension.

I couldn’t use my cruise the other day (the car wouldn’t let me), but I think that’s because my ADC system was not active (switched off in the menus). It is on now for “very close” set up, so I’ll have to try out my cruise again. With ADC off, it seemed that cruise didn’t even want to act as like a traditional cruise system, paying no heed to the car in front, only to the speed you set.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 September 2013, 11:57
I wonder if that is something that could be coded with VCDS or whatever its called.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 12 September 2013, 11:58
It's a shame there isn't a button a la the hill stop start function (which I used for the first time properly today and is very handy!) which you can turn it off/on as you so wish.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 12 September 2013, 12:22
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.

I'm talking about the adaptive cruise control rather than what i would call the Dynamic chassis control (DCC - the £900 option). To be fair though, as i mentioned on a previous post, the one option i would possibly have dropped would have been the DCC. My error, but i didnt realise that all standard cars already came with different suspension settings so even in my own mind i'm not sure what advantages the DCC offers
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 12 September 2013, 12:32
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.

VW really do need to be careful with the abbreviations. ACC = adaptive cruise control in the menu system, but it also means adaptive chassis control in the UK (called DCC/Dynamic chassis control elsewhere).

Within the car’s system menus, which seem to be universal for all markets (except for language), ACC means cruise and DCC means active damping/suspension.

I couldn’t use my cruise the other day (the car wouldn’t let me), but I think that’s because my ADC system was not active (switched off in the menus). It is on now for “very close” set up, so I’ll have to try out my cruise again. With ADC off, it seemed that cruise didn’t even want to act as like a traditional cruise system, paying no heed to the car in front, only to the speed you set.

Now im really getting confused? What do you mean that the cruise control wouldnt work without the ADC being on? If we are agreed that ADC is the adaptive chassis control/active damping control, i.e. the modes that change your suspension settings from comfort to normal to sport etc, then surely this is always active, and is the ADC not a completely independent system from the cruise control, i.e. one has no influence on the other   :huh: :huh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 12 September 2013, 13:02
Craig mate! I think you're getting yourself into a pickle...  :grin: ADC is the Automatic Distance Control... You know that camera thingy at the front.. :grin:

You need it switched on or active for the ACC to function.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 12 September 2013, 13:04
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.

I'm talking about the adaptive cruise control rather than what i would call the Dynamic chassis control (DCC - the £900 option). To be fair though, as i mentioned on a previous post, the one option i would possibly have dropped would have been the DCC. My error, but i didnt realise that all standard cars already came with different suspension settings so even in my own mind i'm not sure what advantages the DCC offers

Just as I was starting to forget about possibly wasting £900 somebody has to go and mention it again  :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 September 2013, 13:26
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.

VW really do need to be careful with the abbreviations. ACC = adaptive cruise control in the menu system, but it also means adaptive chassis control in the UK (called DCC/Dynamic chassis control elsewhere).

Within the car’s system menus, which seem to be universal for all markets (except for language), ACC means cruise and DCC means active damping/suspension.

I couldn’t use my cruise the other day (the car wouldn’t let me), but I think that’s because my ADC system was not active (switched off in the menus). It is on now for “very close” set up, so I’ll have to try out my cruise again. With ADC off, it seemed that cruise didn’t even want to act as like a traditional cruise system, paying no heed to the car in front, only to the speed you set.

Now im really getting confused? What do you mean that the cruise control wouldnt work without the ADC being on? If we are agreed that ADC is the adaptive chassis control, i.e. the modes that change your suspension settings from comfort to normal to sport etc, then surely this is always active, and is the ADC not a completely independent system from the cruise control, i.e. one has no influence on the other   :huh: :huh:

Nope, got your abbreviations muddled there ADC is and has only ever been automatic distance control (the radar thingy), in conjunction with adaptive cruise control (one of 2 ACCs, confusingly!).

From my experience it would see as if the adaptive cruise control won’t act as a traditional cruise control if the ADC is off. I am still learning my way through the settings, so stand to be corrected.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 September 2013, 13:32
I think it is VWUK who have screwed up by calling the "Dynamic Chassis Control" "Adaptive Chassis Control".  If they had left it as DCC then the cruise control is ADC and we can avoid confusion.  As far as I am aware that is what is done in Europe and the car menus and everything.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 12 September 2013, 13:38
It does take a bit of time getting used to all the buttons on the steering wheel and trying to remember where they all are without taking your eyes of the road. I still need to read some more on the ACC and how you set it, not used it up to now.
Are you talking about ADC or ACC,
It seems odd that you would spend £900 on ACC and not use it.

VW really do need to be careful with the abbreviations. ACC = adaptive cruise control in the menu system, but it also means adaptive chassis control in the UK (called DCC/Dynamic chassis control elsewhere).

Within the car’s system menus, which seem to be universal for all markets (except for language), ACC means cruise and DCC means active damping/suspension.

I couldn’t use my cruise the other day (the car wouldn’t let me), but I think that’s because my ADC system was not active (switched off in the menus). It is on now for “very close” set up, so I’ll have to try out my cruise again. With ADC off, it seemed that cruise didn’t even want to act as like a traditional cruise system, paying no heed to the car in front, only to the speed you set.

Now im really getting confused? What do you mean that the cruise control wouldnt work without the ADC being on? If we are agreed that ADC is the adaptive chassis control, i.e. the modes that change your suspension settings from comfort to normal to sport etc, then surely this is always active, and is the ADC not a completely independent system from the cruise control, i.e. one has no influence on the other   :huh: :huh:

Nope, got your abbreviations muddled there ADC is and has only ever been automatic distance control (the radar thingy), in conjunction with adaptive cruise control (one of 2 ACCs, confusingly!).

From my experience it would see as if the adaptive cruise control won’t act as a traditional cruise control if the ADC is off. I am still learning my way through the settings, so stand to be corrected.

For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)

Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 12 September 2013, 13:38
Craig mate! I think you're getting yourself into a pickle...  :grin: ADC is the Automatic Distance Control... You know that camera thingy at the front.. :grin:

You need it switched on or active for the ACC to function.

 :grin: :grin:  :grin: Feck sake, there are far to many acronyms. Where in the menu do you switch it on?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 12 September 2013, 13:43
It's quite simple - don't bother with cruise control (you're not driving a taxi) and stick everything else in 'Sport'

Job done  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 September 2013, 13:45
For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)

Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:

I'm pretty sure you've got that backwards mate.  Its ACC that doesn't exist and DCC that does.  ACC is stupid anyway as it could mean adaptive chassis control or active cruise control or automatic climate control... etc etc etc
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: physio on 12 September 2013, 13:51
For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)

Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:

I'm pretty sure you've got that backwards mate.  Its ACC that doesn't exist and DCC that does.  ACC is stupid anyway as it could mean adaptive chassis control or active cruise control or automatic climate control... etc etc etc

ACC
ADC
DCC
God help the
AA
Or
RAC
When they get called out
  :cry: :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 12 September 2013, 15:35
For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)

Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:


I'm pretty sure you've got that backwards mate.  Its ACC that doesn't exist and DCC that does.  ACC is stupid anyway as it could mean adaptive chassis control or active cruise control or automatic climate control... etc etc etc

No its definitely ACC

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w568/ricepop71/ACC_zpsf4755e53.jpg)

This is from the price list.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 September 2013, 15:41
For the record:
ADC Automatic Distance Control (cruise control)
ACC Active Chassis Control (suspension settings, its nothing to do with the cruise control and there is no such thing as Active Cruise Control)
DCC Doesn't exist (maybe it did on the mk 6 but it isn't on the Mk 7)

Research people :rolleyes: oh I forgot you are busy driving your cars :cry:


I'm pretty sure you've got that backwards mate.  Its ACC that doesn't exist and DCC that does.  ACC is stupid anyway as it could mean adaptive chassis control or active cruise control or automatic climate control... etc etc etc

No its definitely ACC

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w568/ricepop71/ACC_zpsf4755e53.jpg)

This is from the price list.

Yes but that is what I am saying... VW UK have it wrong (in the price list etc...).  If you look in the cars own menu it is DCC (someone with a car delivery can confirm/deny this?) and VW Germany call it DCC.  The confusion arises because VWUK have mistakenly called DCC ACC.

... Unless I'm wrong, but when we had the first confusion about 3 months ago I looked into it so I'm pretty certain this is the case.

EDIT:
In fact, that jogs my memory.  Didn't we conclude the mistake had been made due to the way they had translated DCC into English?  There was some discussion about what it is called in other languages IIRC.

It definitely should be DCC, its ACC that doesn't (shouldn't) exist.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 12 September 2013, 15:51
Bear is right, it may well be referred to as ACC in the price list but on the car menu its DCC.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 12 September 2013, 15:59
Bear is right, it may well be referred to as ACC in the price list but on the car menu its DCC.

Bear is never right, he is a BMW driver :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 September 2013, 16:09
Bear is right, it may well be referred to as ACC in the price list but on the car menu its DCC.

Bear is never right, he is a BMW driver :wink:

Not yet I'm not! :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mackandmark on 12 September 2013, 16:16
Quote
Bear is never right, he is a BMW driver

Not yet I'm not!

Bear, did you order your BMW with or without indicators? Either way you will have to learn not to use them!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 12 September 2013, 16:19
It's quite simple - don't bother with cruise control (you're not driving a taxi) and stick everything else in 'Sport'

Job done  :wink:

Cruise on the motorway is a god send but none of you should be doing motorway runs yet, you're still running them in after all  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 12 September 2013, 16:21
Quote
Bear is never right, he is a BMW driver

Not yet I'm not!

Bear, did you order your BMW with or without indicators? Either way you will have to learn not to use them!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

He'll be carrying too much speed to even think about using them!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 September 2013, 16:21
Quote
Bear is never right, he is a BMW driver

Not yet I'm not!

Bear, did you order your BMW with or without indicators? Either way you will have to learn not to use them!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh FFS, I've just had to put up with this sh!t at work.  The exact same joke twice today already. :rolleyes:

But yes, I suppose I had better disable the indicators to avoid accidentally changing BMWs hard earned reputation. :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: allycat45 on 12 September 2013, 16:24
Quote
Bear is never right, he is a BMW driver

Not yet I'm not!

Bear, did you order your BMW with or without indicators? Either way you will have to learn not to use them!!

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Oh FFS, I've just had to put up with this sh!t at work.  The exact same joke twice today already. :rolleyes:

But yes, I suppose I had better disable the indicators to avoid accidentally changing BMWs hard earned reputation. :tongue:

I'm sure I've got a big hammer in the garage somewhere you can borrow ...  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 12 September 2013, 16:39
Right... Just to clear everything up. Here are the abbreviations in the Owners Manual

From what I can tell:

ACC = Adaptive Cruise Control

DCC = Adaptive Chassis Control

(Nothing mentioned on ADC)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss268/Gung-Ho_2009/image-12.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/user/Gung-Ho_2009/media/image-12.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 12 September 2013, 16:49
Craig mate! I think you're getting yourself into a pickle...  :grin: ADC is the Automatic Distance Control... You know that camera thingy at the front.. :grin:

You need it switched on or active for the ACC to function.

 :grin: :grin:  :grin: Feck sake, there are far to many acronyms. Where in the menu do you switch it on?

Craig mate... Go into Menu on the infotainment system

Then Vehicle
Then "Setup"
Then "Driver Assistance"
Then scroll down to "Front assist"
Press "Active"

Hope that helps bud!  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 12 September 2013, 18:15
Craig mate! I think you're getting yourself into a pickle...  :grin: ADC is the Automatic Distance Control... You know that camera thingy at the front.. :grin:

You need it switched on or active for the ACC to function.

 :grin: :grin:  :grin: Feck sake, there are far to many acronyms. Where in the menu do you switch it on?

Craig mate... Go into Menu on the infotainment system

Then Vehicle
Then "Setup"
Then "Driver Assistance"
Then scroll down to "Front assist"
Press "Active"

Hope that helps bud!  :wink:

Cheers Pal. Ill give it a go. Looking forward to seeing how it works  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 12 September 2013, 18:33
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 September 2013, 19:04
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)

30mins and no one replied?? And it's not white either.  Looks fab mate, must be a unique colour wheel combination, relatively speaking! :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 12 September 2013, 19:06
Mate!!! That looks 'Sweet'!.... :cool:

It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the 19" alloys , in terms of ride quality. Mine are shocking, even with the DCC set to comfort. Bugger to clean as well. Cleaned mine just today and discovered there's a lip that runs behind the spokes which is difficult to get to... Just collects brake dust!!!! So annoying..  :angry: (I think the alloys on the M135i have a similar problem)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 12 September 2013, 19:10
Mate!!! That looks 'Sweet'!.... :cool:

It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the 19" alloys , in terms of ride quality. Mine are shocking, even with the DCC set to comfort. Bugger to clean as well. Cleaned mine just today and discovered there's a lip that runs behind the spokes which is difficult to get to... Just collects brake dust!!!! So annoying..  :angry: (I think the alloys on the M135i have a similar problem)

The 18"s have the same lip pal  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 12 September 2013, 19:14
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)

30mins and no one replied?? And it's not white either.  Looks fab mate, must be a unique colour wheel combination, relatively speaking! :cool:
Thanks it Looks even better in the flesh  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 12 September 2013, 19:19
That looks fantastic.
 :cool:

Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 12 September 2013, 19:21
Mate!!! That looks 'Sweet'!.... :cool:

It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the 19" alloys , in terms of ride quality. Mine are shocking, even with the DCC set to comfort. Bugger to clean as well. Cleaned mine just today and discovered there's a lip that runs behind the spokes which is difficult to get to... Just collects brake dust!!!! So annoying..  :angry: (I think the alloys on the M135i have a similar problem)
Its early days yet but to be honest the ride quality feels fine and pretty similar to my mk6 which had 18"  wheels, mind you i've not hit any potholes yet.As far as cleaning the wheels go i'll let you know after the weekend, i can see they are going to be a bugger to clean.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 12 September 2013, 19:25
You just need a long, soft wheel brush to get inside the lip.

PP? How's it feel compared to the mk6?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EpicUsername on 12 September 2013, 19:26
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)

That is an awesome colour! The wheels look great with it too. I've kept my Alloys stock because I'll be doing 200 mile commutes every few weeks, and I didn't want the ride quality to suffer.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 12 September 2013, 19:27
You just need a long, soft wheel brush to get inside the lip.

PP? How's it feel compared to the mk6?
Not really given it enough yet to compare it with the MK6  but i can tell you it is definately louder.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 12 September 2013, 19:29
Nice!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 12 September 2013, 19:44
One thing that did surprise me is the fact you dont get a tax disc when you leave the dealers,you can now drive a new car for upto 14 days without displaying a current tax disc. :undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EpicUsername on 12 September 2013, 19:49
When you say louder, do you mean the road noise is worse? Or the Engine itself is louder? I'm sure I read somewhere the engine noise is supposed to be reduced considerably.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 12 September 2013, 19:55
When you say louder, do you mean the road noise is worse? Or the Engine itself is louder? I'm sure I read somewhere the engine noise is supposed to be reduced considerably.
In the cabin the engine sounds more sporty when you give it some it roars louder
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 12 September 2013, 19:57
Very very pretty car that mate. You must be delighted.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 12 September 2013, 20:16
Very nice, congrats! - lovely colour.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Thornster on 12 September 2013, 20:31
Really Nice.

Good colour choice :wink:

Is this the first 3 door Carbon on the forum?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 12 September 2013, 22:33

(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)

That looks fantastic Simon. You must be well chuffed! Really like the Carbon Grey and 19" wheel combination.  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 12 September 2013, 22:38
Looks awesome! Well done on the purchase. Now get out there and have some fun, then when you get home just sit on the drive and take in the ambient lighting. It looks unreal at night!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 12 September 2013, 22:40
You are so right GTI7me it comes to life at night!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 September 2013, 23:33
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)

It looks like a mean cloud ready to piss rain all over you and zap you with lightning.Very nice. One of those colours I like to see but wouldn't own myself, like a Viper Green Scirocco (couldn't be chewed cleaning it twice a week. I seem to religiously clean my cars every week for the first year and get lazy).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 September 2013, 23:34
When you say louder, do you mean the road noise is worse? Or the Engine itself is louder? I'm sure I read somewhere the engine noise is supposed to be reduced considerably.
In the cabin the engine sounds more sporty when you give it some it roars louder

Does the GTI have a sound actuator?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 13 September 2013, 00:55
I think mine was on before this with pisspoor pics. Will post better ones at weekend weather permitting.
One downside(or possibly up) with CSg, is pana roof blends in and not so two tone as the black and whites
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 13 September 2013, 13:16
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)

 :drool: Yum! More pics!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MM087 on 13 September 2013, 21:04
Does anyone with a GTD Have a Pic of the Brake Callipers ? Trying to work out if i want the dealer to paint them for me now the car has been ordered, lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 September 2013, 21:54
Does anyone with a GTD Have a Pic of the Brake Callipers ? Trying to work out if i want the dealer to paint them for me now the car has been ordered, lol

Go back a few pages on this thread (bottom of page 83) - there's a prominent pic of a Nogaro wheel from my car and you should see the caliper. If I were to paint my calipers, they would be gloss black to match the shadow detailing of the Nogaros.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MM087 on 13 September 2013, 22:04
Cool

Does £45 per calliper sound reasonable ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 13 September 2013, 22:09
Cool

Does £45 per calliper sound reasonable ?

Very
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MM087 on 13 September 2013, 23:03
Might be a stupid question but to do just the front or all 4 ? never done this before so excuse the stupidity, ha

What colour aswell ?

GTD Oryx White with the Santiago Alloys
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 13 September 2013, 23:16
Might be a stupid question but to do just the front or all 4 ? never done this before so excuse the stupidity, ha

What colour aswell ?

GTD Oryx White with the Santiago Alloys

If it was me personally I would go for either red or black with that combo you have. Grey would like it wasn't painted at all and other colours such as white and yellow would be to garish.

£45 per corner seems pretty good to me. Considering they have to remove the wheels, prime the callipers and then paint them.  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 14 September 2013, 08:31
Some pics in the rain of CSG. and how the pana roof blends in

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/car002_zpsee473959.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/car002_zpsee473959.jpg.html)
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/car003_zpsaab5b1e8.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/car003_zpsaab5b1e8.jpg.html)
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/car005_zps731557b3.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/car005_zps731557b3.jpg.html)
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/car006_zps43cb6463.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/car006_zps43cb6463.jpg.html)
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/car007_zps828560ad.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/car007_zps828560ad.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 14 September 2013, 08:48
Much better pics mate, looks smashin! :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 September 2013, 11:33
Might be a stupid question but to do just the front or all 4 ? never done this before so excuse the stupidity, ha

What colour aswell ?

GTD Oryx White with the Santiago Alloys

If you're going to do it, do all 4. You have discs all round, so treat them all the same. Gloss black on GTD. If you go red it'll look like you're trying to look like a GTI, unless you have a Tornado Red and get a Tornado Red match (I personally would still go gloss black to match the Nogaro shadowing).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 14 September 2013, 11:37
When you say louder, do you mean the road noise is worse? Or the Engine itself is louder? I'm sure I read somewhere the engine noise is supposed to be reduced considerably.
In the cabin the engine sounds more sporty when you give it some it roars louder

Does the GTI have a sound actuator?

It must do because if you put it in sport mode it is noticeably louder you have a choice of normal.sport,economy or user.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: George k on 14 September 2013, 11:39
Does the GTI have a sound actuator?

Yes both the GTI and GTD have a sound actuator at bottom of front screen behind dash
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 September 2013, 11:41
Does the GTI have a sound actuator?

Yes both the GTI and GTD have a sound actuator at bottom of front screen behind dash

I do think the actuator on my Scirocco 170TDI sounds better than that on the GTD. The GTD sounds gruffer, but ends up sounding like they added the rattle back they took away with making the TDI unit so refined compared to other diesels out there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 14 September 2013, 11:45
Dirvy,

Sweeeeeeeeet, so much better than white.
 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 14 September 2013, 12:20
Dirvy,

Sweeeeeeeeet, so much better than white.
 :cool:

And red  :wink: :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Buddy on 14 September 2013, 14:05
Took delivery of my GTD yesterday and she's a beaut!

The delivery guy had it set to comfort so I left it there and whilst its not wallowly in any way, it was incredibly flexible and forgiving over the potholes on one of my regular routes which normally come through painfully in my current car. Haven't let it rip yet for obvious reasons but there's plenty or urge even at partial throttle and that's coming out of a car with 500nm of torque.

Bluetoothed it up to the phone etc. The sound from the DAB stations was slightly disappointing but the BT audio sounds really v good. Standard system.

One of the things I have had a chance to try is the windscreen washers and wipers and thankfully none of the streakiness that seems to have affected others.

I specced ACC, reversing camera, park assist, keyless, high beam assist and the questionable winter pack. Looking forward to having a play with these and all the other standard toys over the next few days :smiley: will share any interesting findings.

After run in, I also intend to fit a tuning box  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 14 September 2013, 14:09
Took delivery of my GTD yesterday and she's a beaut!

The delivery guy had it set to comfort so I left it there and whilst its not wallowly in any way, it was incredibly flexible and forgiving over the potholes on one of my regular routes which normally come through painfully in my current car. Haven't let it rip yet for obvious reasons but there's plenty or urge even at partial throttle and that's coming out of a car with 500nm of torque.

Bluetoothed it up to the phone etc. The sound from the DAB stations was slightly disappointing but the BT audio sounds really v good. Standard system.

One of the things I have had a chance to try is the windscreen washers and wipers and thankfully none of the streakiness that seems to have affected others.

I specced ACC, reversing camera, park assist, keyless, high beam assist and the questionable winter pack. Looking forward to having a play with these and all the other standard toys over the next few days :smiley: will share any interesting findings.

After run in, I also intend to fit a tuning box  :evil:

Fantastic!! really pleased for you. Mine should be with me in a week or so - docked at Sheerness today.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 14 September 2013, 16:42

(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)

That looks fantastic Simon. You must be well chuffed! Really like the Carbon Grey and 19" wheel combination.  :cool:



Wow those 19" wheels look amazing with Carbon grey!  Jealous I can't get them with the pan roof!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Buddy on 14 September 2013, 17:49
Took delivery of my GTD yesterday and she's a beaut!

The delivery guy had it set to comfort so I left it there and whilst its not wallowly in any way, it was incredibly flexible and forgiving over the potholes on one of my regular routes which normally come through painfully in my current car. Haven't let it rip yet for obvious reasons but there's plenty or urge even at partial throttle and that's coming out of a car with 500nm of torque.

Bluetoothed it up to the phone etc. The sound from the DAB stations was slightly disappointing but the BT audio sounds really v good. Standard system.

One of the things I have had a chance to try is the windscreen washers and wipers and thankfully none of the streakiness that seems to have affected others.

I specced ACC, reversing camera, park assist, keyless, high beam assist and the questionable winter pack. Looking forward to having a play with these and all the other standard toys over the next few days :smiley: will share any interesting findings.

After run in, I also intend to fit a tuning box  :evil:

Fantastic!! really pleased for you. Mine should be with me in a week or so - docked at Sheerness today.

Thanks. This week will be tough mate but worth it! Just got back in from a longer run and I'm totally chuffed! Smooth, refined, torquey and quite unbelievable ride quality for a car that grips & corners like it does  :laugh: these are very sorted cars
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 14 September 2013, 19:26
Anyone noticed the trip meter numbers change like they are rotating on a wheel. What attention to detail. Whoever thought of that was a genius. I can't stop looking at it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 14 September 2013, 19:40
Anyone noticed the trip meter numbers change like they are rotating on a wheel. What attention to detail. Whoever thought of that was a genius. I can't stop looking at it.

It is very :cool:.

I little distracting though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Lendo on 14 September 2013, 19:42
Some pics :)

(http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af247/chuckyjsy/DSC_9235_zps8d76c191.jpg) (http://s1012.photobucket.com/user/chuckyjsy/media/DSC_9235_zps8d76c191.jpg.html)

(http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af247/chuckyjsy/DSC_9241_zps9d488ba3.jpg) (http://s1012.photobucket.com/user/chuckyjsy/media/DSC_9241_zps9d488ba3.jpg.html)

(http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af247/chuckyjsy/DSC_9243_zps07aea156.jpg) (http://s1012.photobucket.com/user/chuckyjsy/media/DSC_9243_zps07aea156.jpg.html)

(http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af247/chuckyjsy/DSC_9264_zpsfb6f10aa.jpg) (http://s1012.photobucket.com/user/chuckyjsy/media/DSC_9264_zpsfb6f10aa.jpg.html)

(http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af247/chuckyjsy/DSC_9309_zps8ea52d67.jpg) (http://s1012.photobucket.com/user/chuckyjsy/media/DSC_9309_zps8ea52d67.jpg.html)

(http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af247/chuckyjsy/DSC_9312_zpsa2a54029.jpg) (http://s1012.photobucket.com/user/chuckyjsy/media/DSC_9312_zpsa2a54029.jpg.html)

(http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af247/chuckyjsy/DSC_9313_zps02e7636e.jpg) (http://s1012.photobucket.com/user/chuckyjsy/media/DSC_9313_zps02e7636e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 14 September 2013, 20:00
Stunning.
Like the red leather stitching.

The photos look very professional.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MM087 on 14 September 2013, 20:05
Looks Brilliant !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: physio on 14 September 2013, 20:53
that looks  fantastic
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: physio on 14 September 2013, 20:54

(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/20130912_151409.jpg) (http://s578.photobucket.com/user/simonpolly/media/20130912_151409.jpg.html)

That looks fantastic Simon. You must be well chuffed! Really like the Carbon Grey and 19" wheel combination.  :cool:



Wow those 19" wheels look amazing with Carbon grey!  Jealous I can't get them with the pan roof!

 must admit it looks the dogs  whatsits
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 14 September 2013, 21:12
Canine dangly bits.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 14 September 2013, 21:27
Some lovely looking motors starting to appear  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 14 September 2013, 22:45
Well, today after what seemed to be an eternity, I finally collected my new MK7 Golf GTD, and she was certainly worth the wait. Was really sorry to see the old Scirocco go but hey, that’s progress.

I had asked the dealer not to prep the car so the paint work was in excellent condition. So, this is what greeted us this morning at the dealership. Sorry, went a bit overboard with the photos.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/9741523247_ba0b25565c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741523247/)
DSC_0950 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741523247/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/9743637396_f5f2995c44_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637396/)
DSC_0953 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637396/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/9743637512_030680677a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637512/)
DSC_0954 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637512/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/9743637906_fbc827b600_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637906/)
DSC_0958 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637906/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

So, afterwards, drove the car straight home and began the preparation process.

First I removed the number plates, then power washed the car down, followed by a liberal coating of AF Snow foam. Whilst the snow foam as dwelling, I hit all the nooks and crannies with a detailing brush with Megs APC. Then rinsed.

Followed with a hand wash using the Two bucket method with Megs lambswool mits. Then rinsed.

Hit the paintwork with a liberal coat of Iron-X, and i was genuinely surprised at the level of fall out the car had. Then rinsed.

Followed with Autosmart Tardis to remove the last of the glue marks from the transport sheets.

Clayed the car with Bilt Hamer soft clay (which to be honest removed very little). Then washed the car again, rinsed and dried with waffle drying towels and my hot air blower. With the paintwork now clan and smooth, I used Werkstat Prime on a DA with a polishing pad, followed by a coat of AF Tripple on a foam applicator.

Finally, 2 coats of GTechniq C2V3 applied leaving the paintwork like glass. Wheels were cleaned and decontaminated and Poorboys wheel sealant applied. All black trim hit with GTechniq C4 trim restorer, and finally glass cleaned with GTechniq G4 Glass polish.

Interior was as you would expect  in mint condition and just need a quick hover and wipe down with a damp microfibre.

So, onto the afterwards....

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7449/9743638084_79d72547a7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638084/)
AGE_3513 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638084/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/9741524077_57b7a89359_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524077/)
AGE_3512 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524077/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/9741524255_aa1d044847_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524255/)
AGE_3516 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524255/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/9741524341_f1987b0201_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524341/)
AGE_3518 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524341/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/9741524381_76a8922d2f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524381/)
AGE_3520 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524381/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/9743638516_8524baec4c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638516/)
AGE_3521 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638516/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/9741524859_f5663924b0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524859/)
AGE_3524 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524859/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/9743638946_73611bfe4e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638946/)
AGE_3527 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638946/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/9743639004_92f5ebb76a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639004/)
AGE_3528 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639004/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7297/9741526141_b4dd47ac0c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526141/)
AGE_3541 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526141/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/9741526257_c2d2d30e12_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526257/)
AGE_3543 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526257/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/9741526303_6ec5e0d454_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526303/)
AGE_3545 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526303/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/9743640462_6ca6e51271_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743640462/)
AGE_3546 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743640462/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/9741526671_887127c3a2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526671/)
AGE_3547 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526671/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/9743640962_7bd1a37550_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743640962/)
AGE_3550 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743640962/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/9741525181_c22ebe1389_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525181/)
AGE_3529 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525181/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/9741525325_6f8222a16a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525325/)
AGE_3531 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525325/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/9743639476_8504a7089e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639476/)
AGE_3533 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639476/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/9741525403_6e2b274bf3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525403/)
AGE_3532 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525403/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/9743639612_1fc7d5b5ec_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639612/)
AGE_3534 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639612/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/9743639672_d2eb3481a0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639672/)
AGE_3535 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639672/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/9741525983_bd80c36265_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525983/)
AGE_3537 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525983/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7433/9741526055_ec37c55622_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526055/)
AGE_3538 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526055/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 14 September 2013, 22:49
Happy days. :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 September 2013, 22:50
I bet you are knackered after all that! Looking good. I need some pics in the sun, it was half dark when I took mine.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 14 September 2013, 22:54
Absolutely buggered  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 14 September 2013, 22:58
@Norbreck the car looks absolutely mint. Really stunning photography too. What a wait though eh. Bet its worth it now!

Funnily enough I saw a 5 door, pure white GTD with gorgeous xenon DRLs today? The very first Mk7 GTD/GTI I've seen on the road. Lovely.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EliteBajan on 14 September 2013, 23:02
That looks amazing!!

I wish I had your patience.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 14 September 2013, 23:03
Went to McDonalds this evening with the wife and kids. Couldn't believe the reaction I got.

A couple of "chavs" in a Corsa drove past it twice as we were getting out then shouted, "mint car mate" ! Then had about 6 people walk up to it or point at it. To be honest, it was a bit un-nerving at first  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 14 September 2013, 23:05
Get used to it, it happens a lot.

All sorts of people.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 14 September 2013, 23:17
Great looking car Norbreck and love all the pics!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 14 September 2013, 23:25
What a great job you have done with the detailing. The black plastic slits on the front against the white look brilliant. Lovely car fella!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 15 September 2013, 00:46
Stunning car Norbreck. You really treated her to the car equivalent of a spa day! Makes me want mine even more now. The poor old ST hasn't had a wash in 3 months!

Happy motoring fellow GTD'er :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EpicUsername on 15 September 2013, 08:43
Well, today after what seemed to be an eternity, I finally collected my new MK7 Golf GTD, and she was certainly worth the wait. Was really sorry to see the old Scirocco go but hey, that’s progress.

I had asked the dealer not to prep the car so the paint work was in excellent condition. So, this is what greeted us this morning at the dealership. Sorry, went a bit overboard with the photos.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/9741523247_ba0b25565c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741523247/)
DSC_0950 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741523247/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/9743637396_f5f2995c44_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637396/)
DSC_0953 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637396/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/9743637512_030680677a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637512/)
DSC_0954 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637512/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/9743637906_fbc827b600_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637906/)
DSC_0958 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743637906/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

So, afterwards, drove the car straight home and began the preparation process.

First I removed the number plates, then power washed the car down, followed by a liberal coating of AF Snow foam. Whilst the snow foam as dwelling, I hit all the nooks and crannies with a detailing brush with Megs APC. Then rinsed.

Followed with a hand wash using the Two bucket method with Megs lambswool mits. Then rinsed.

Hit the paintwork with a liberal coat of Iron-X, and i was genuinely surprised at the level of fall out the car had. Then rinsed.

Followed with Autosmart Tardis to remove the last of the glue marks from the transport sheets.

Clayed the car with Bilt Hamer soft clay (which to be honest removed very little). Then washed the car again, rinsed and dried with waffle drying towels and my hot air blower. With the paintwork now clan and smooth, I used Werkstat Prime on a DA with a polishing pad, followed by a coat of AF Tripple on a foam applicator.

Finally, 2 coats of GTechniq C2V3 applied leaving the paintwork like glass. Wheels were cleaned and decontaminated and Poorboys wheel sealant applied. All black trim hit with GTechniq C4 trim restorer, and finally glass cleaned with GTechniq G4 Glass polish.

Interior was as you would expect  in mint condition and just need a quick hover and wipe down with a damp microfibre.

So, onto the afterwards....

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7449/9743638084_79d72547a7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638084/)
AGE_3513 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638084/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/9741524077_57b7a89359_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524077/)
AGE_3512 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524077/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/9741524255_aa1d044847_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524255/)
AGE_3516 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524255/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/9741524341_f1987b0201_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524341/)
AGE_3518 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524341/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/9741524381_76a8922d2f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524381/)
AGE_3520 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524381/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/9743638516_8524baec4c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638516/)
AGE_3521 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638516/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/9741524859_f5663924b0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524859/)
AGE_3524 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741524859/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/9743638946_73611bfe4e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638946/)
AGE_3527 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743638946/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/9743639004_92f5ebb76a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639004/)
AGE_3528 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639004/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7297/9741526141_b4dd47ac0c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526141/)
AGE_3541 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526141/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/9741526257_c2d2d30e12_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526257/)
AGE_3543 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526257/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7306/9741526303_6ec5e0d454_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526303/)
AGE_3545 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526303/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7344/9743640462_6ca6e51271_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743640462/)
AGE_3546 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743640462/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/9741526671_887127c3a2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526671/)
AGE_3547 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526671/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/9743640962_7bd1a37550_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743640962/)
AGE_3550 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743640962/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/9741525181_c22ebe1389_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525181/)
AGE_3529 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525181/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/9741525325_6f8222a16a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525325/)
AGE_3531 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525325/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/9743639476_8504a7089e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639476/)
AGE_3533 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639476/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/9741525403_6e2b274bf3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525403/)
AGE_3532 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525403/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/9743639612_1fc7d5b5ec_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639612/)
AGE_3534 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639612/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/9743639672_d2eb3481a0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639672/)
AGE_3535 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9743639672/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/9741525983_bd80c36265_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525983/)
AGE_3537 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741525983/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7433/9741526055_ec37c55622_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526055/)
AGE_3538 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9741526055/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

Wow! Those must be the best pics yet! Certainly the best I've seen. It looks great, hope you're enjoying it! :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 15 September 2013, 09:10
Norbreck - don't know what to say.  Lost for words. Stunning!

You've raised the bar for the rest of us mere mortals!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 15 September 2013, 10:47
That is one stunning looking car I have to say... And this is coming from a fella who thinks white cars are on the decline lol
I really liked your detailing route, my own red gtd will be getting the same treatment soon arrival. Did you ask the dealer not to do any prep to the car?

Health to drive  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 September 2013, 10:51
That is one stunning looking car I have to say... And this is coming from a fella who thinks white cars are on the decline lol
I really liked your detailing route, my own red gtd will be getting the same treatment soon arrival. Did you ask the dealer not to do any prep to the car?

Health to drive  :smiley:

Yes, no prep. To be honest he's used to me by now as we have purchased 6 VW's from them, and all of them have not been prep'd by them.

I know we have all see photos before of the GTI/GTD's, so sorry for posting so many (especially as they seem to be arriving thick and fast at the moment), but it was hard to contain myself yesterday.  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: chazzypuk on 15 September 2013, 11:02
That is one stunning looking car I have to say... And this is coming from a fella who thinks white cars are on the decline lol
I really liked your detailing route, my own red gtd will be getting the same treatment soon arrival. Did you ask the dealer not to do any prep to the car?

Health to drive  :smiley:

Yes, no prep. To be honest he's used to me by now as we have purchased 6 VW's from them, and all of them have not been prep'd by them.

I know we have all see photos before of the GTI/GTD's, so sorry for posting so many (especially as they seem to be arriving thick and fast at the moment), but it was hard to contain myself yesterday.  :grin:

Thanks for the pictures! I'm glad you put so many on! I've got a white GTD coming too and it's just reassured me I've made the right colour choice! I've always thought white didn't shine that much but this has proved that wrong! Looks awesome mate. I need to get detailing when I get mine. Don't have all the kit you have though :-(
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EpicUsername on 15 September 2013, 11:04
On that note, how much roughly did you spend on the set up for that detailing? Alot of the stuff I've been looking at is quite expensive.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jules Winfield on 15 September 2013, 11:54
Lovely car, Norbreck21a.  Must resist temptation to buy a Mark 7.  Must resist temptation to buy a Mark 7.  Must resist temptation to buy a Mark 7.

EpicUsername: detailing stuff is generally quite expensive, especially if you buy decent products (i.e. not from Halfords).  It's not just the various liquids and whatnot, it's all the micro-fibres, mitts, spray bottles, a power washer (if you want one - mine is a Kranzle and was not cheap at all) - it all adds up (and slowly starts to take over your garage).  You can get quite carried away: I just spent £40 on some wheel cleaning brushes (Wheel Woolies - supposedly very good).

It is worth it, though.  My near-three year old GTD has a bonnet covered in stone chips and the odd scratch here and there, but still looks stunning after I've spent two or three hours on a Sunday afternoon giving it some TLC. 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: e.l.s on 15 September 2013, 12:23
It's beautiful! Wish we'd been able to see a white one before ordering. Husband would have ordered white but I was afraid to as it just doesn't suit some cars. Hope ours looks as good (red, sunroof)

The GTD will be the 4th car we've bought new over the years, but I never felt this excited and emotional about the others!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 12:33
It's beautiful! Wish we'd been able to see a white one before ordering. Husband would have ordered white but I was afraid to as it just doesn't suit some cars. Hope ours looks as good (red, sunroof)

The GTD will be the 4th car we've bought new over the years, but I never felt this excited and emotional about the others!  :smiley:

Red GTD looks great - my pics are earlier in the new arrivals pages (page 83/84 maybe?), not at its best because it was getting dark. Looked great in the sun yesterday when we were out in it, and looks nearly as good in crappy weather.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: simonpolly on 15 September 2013, 12:41
On that note, how much roughly did you spend on the set up for that detailing? Alot of the stuff I've been looking at is quite expensive.

Dodo juice waxes are very good a pot may cost you £40-50 but it lasts along time ,I purchased some from the lad who sponsors the detailing section four years ago and it is still half full or empty if you are a pessimist  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: e.l.s on 15 September 2013, 13:23
It's beautiful! Wish we'd been able to see a white one before ordering. Husband would have ordered white but I was afraid to as it just doesn't suit some cars. Hope ours looks as good (red, sunroof)

The GTD will be the 4th car we've bought new over the years, but I never felt this excited and emotional about the others!  :smiley:

Red GTD looks great - my pics are earlier in the new arrivals pages (page 83/84 maybe?), not at its best because it was getting dark. Looked great in the sun yesterday when we were out in it, and looks nearly as good in crappy weather.

Thanks MH, feel better now  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 September 2013, 13:25
Thanks all. To be honest I've yet to see one in a bad colour, but for me it was a choice of 3 - white, Red and Carbon Steel Grey. TBH, I sorta chickened out with the white, and having had a white scirocco before, found it was actually one of the easiest colours I've ever owned to look after, and to be honest doesn't look dirty nearly as quickly as you may think (especially compared to my Deep black pearl MK5 Golf).

As regards price of the detailing products, well then as stated, some can be quite expensive, but I'm into this sort of thing, so built my "collection" over a number of years. Having said that, the absolute steal of the century at the moment has to be Gtechniq's C2V3, think they were about £5-6 per bottle, and one of them so far has done 2 cars (with only half of the first bottle used).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Aidey on 15 September 2013, 17:16
Looks superb mate, cant wait for my white one to arrive, One thing could i ask, the area around the number plate on the front, is this how it comes on the MK7, with the black plate holding it on?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 17:47
For e.l.s.'s benefit mainly, I found a brief few seconds the sun got out today, so here is a slightly brighter pic of the car. It still looks spotless despite doing 35 miles today on very wet and mucky roads - crap does not want to stick to the C2V3 treatment at all.

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/BrightRedGTD2.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/BrightRedGTD2.jpg.html)

(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j381/monkeyhanger710/BrightredGTD1.jpg) (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/monkeyhanger710/media/BrightredGTD1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 15 September 2013, 18:06
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!

The same cant be said of your parking though  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 18:11
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!

The same cant be said of your parking though  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

There was a car literally just a foot in front of me when I parked up. Thought i'd done a great job of getting in but slightly overcooked the straighening up (didn't quite touch the kerb with my fronts)  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 15 September 2013, 18:13
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!

The same cant be said of your parking though  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

There was a car literally just a foot in front of me when I parked up. Thought i'd done a great job of getting in but slightly overcooked the straighening up (didn't quite touch the kerb with my fronts)  :rolleyes:

 :grin: To be fair, better to park like that than kerb those alloys - worst feeling in the world when it happens  :cry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 15 September 2013, 18:14
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!

The same cant be said of your parking though  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

There was a car literally just a foot in front of me when I parked up. Thought i'd done a great job of getting in but slightly overcooked the straighening up (didn't quite touch the kerb with my fronts)  :rolleyes:

 :grin: To be fair, better to park like that than kerb those alloys - worst feeling in the world when it happens  :cry:

Yep - if you kerb polished alloy you'll probably have to paint them all.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: allycat45 on 15 September 2013, 18:20
That colour is superb! Biased obviously, but it looks the nuts!

The same cant be said of your parking though  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:

There was a car literally just a foot in front of me when I parked up. Thought i'd done a great job of getting in but slightly overcooked the straighening up (didn't quite touch the kerb with my fronts)  :rolleyes:

 :grin: To be fair, better to park like that than kerb those alloys - worst feeling in the world when it happens  :cry:

Yep - if you kerb polished alloy you'll probably have to paint them all.

It may be slightly off-topic, but I think you should chase the council up to do a bit of weeding  :wink:

Nice car though :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: e.l.s on 15 September 2013, 18:53
Thank you again monkeyhanger, I can't wait until ours arrives! Only another 6-8 weeks to go  :drool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 15 September 2013, 18:58
Some stunning pictures in here.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 September 2013, 22:28
As I'm a bit of a pic whore - sorry  :laugh:, thought as it had been pi55ing down today, i'd share a few pics of the beading of the C2V3. As MH said, it really is great stuff.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/9764203731_74231a7779_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764203731/)
AGE_3572 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764203731/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/9764202901_6330e59275_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764202901/)
AGE_3571 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764202901/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9764416756_8cc0fb4f62_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764416756/)
AGE_3569 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764416756/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3761/9764413465_141f4cccb2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764413465/)
AGE_3568 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764413465/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/9764421254_f362fb0e31_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764421254/)
AGE_3567 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764421254/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/9764410975_5bb1a294b3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764410975/)
AGE_3551 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764410975/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3739/9764200171_8bb6404e89_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764200171/)
AGE_3553 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764200171/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3673/9764200441_a1d3719e56_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764200441/)
AGE_3554 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764200441/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr

Also managed to get round to load the speed cameras on the Navi Pro (you can see the 40mph one in the photo below)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/9764420234_4885f9f018_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764420234/)
AGE_3562 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/9764420234/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hobojim on 15 September 2013, 22:46
Norbeck is there somewhere with info on how to do the speed camera thing?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 15 September 2013, 23:02
It's in a few places but basically its like this.

Get your up to date speed cam database on the computer (I have a subscription to pocket GPS world), in the correct format for the Navi (I use *.asc files). The good thing about Pocket GPS world, is when you download the speed camera database, it also downloads the .bmp picture icons as well.

With the database at hand, nip over to the following address on the VW Germany site (this is for the Pro Nav), and it will open the Navi companion site.

http://www.volkswagen.de/de/navigation/discover-pro/poi-listen-sammlung.html

Then using the on line app you load each one of the database at a time (for instance Gatso 30 mph) in the upper part of the box.

In the second line, give this database a name (what it will show up as on the Nav), and in the last line browse for the .bmp icon file for each camera.

Then clicking the small requester bottom left, adds this to your waiting list, and you can repeat this step for as many POI's as you want. For instance I added - Gatso 30, 40, 50 & 60, Specs 30, 40, 50 & 60, and red light cameras.

Finally when you have created your list, hit the button in the lower right corner give your collection a name, and this creates a zip file for you.

Extract this zip file to the root of an SD card. It will create a folder called PersonalPOI and a single text file (you need both).

Then insert the SD card into one of the cars SD slots, go to set-up, information, and click "software update". It will search the SD cards and add your POI's onto the Nav, where you can then select them as POI's to display.

The whole process took about 30 minutes earlier. If you get stuck, just go to google translate and translate the Navi companion as it contains on screen (albeit by default in German), all the instructions.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hobojim on 16 September 2013, 09:58
Thank you very much Norbreck!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stuart.cameron on 16 September 2013, 10:44
Excellent post Norbreck! Looks amazing.

What did you treat the plastics with?

Also is that piece of plastic supposed to be there... (where they key hole should be)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 September 2013, 12:47
Thanks for the comments.

Black Plastic trim was treated to Gtechniq's C4 trim restorer. Gives a nice satin finish and beads brilliantly.

The plastic where the key hole should be, was left on by the dealer at my request. As this keyless system is all new to me, I didn't want to scratch the plastic cowl looking for a non existent key hole, until such time as I'm totally familiar with the system (a couple of weeks I guess).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stuart.cameron on 16 September 2013, 13:19
Thanks for the comments.

Black Plastic trim was treated to Gtechniq's C4 trim restorer. Gives a nice satin finish and beads brilliantly.

The plastic where the key hole should be, was left on by the dealer at my request. As this keyless system is all new to me, I didn't want to scratch the plastic cowl looking for a non existent key hole, until such time as I'm totally familiar with the system (a couple of weeks I guess).

Brilliant! Never used the C4 before but will defiantly be picking up a bottle.

That makes sense and is probably a good idea
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 16 September 2013, 13:32
Thanks for the comments.

Black Plastic trim was treated to Gtechniq's C4 trim restorer. Gives a nice satin finish and beads brilliantly.

The plastic where the key hole should be, was left on by the dealer at my request. As this keyless system is all new to me, I didn't want to scratch the plastic cowl looking for a non existent key hole, until such time as I'm totally familiar with the system (a couple of weeks I guess).

Brilliant! Never used the C4 before but will defiantly be picking up a bottle.

That makes sense and is probably a good idea

Be careful which C4 you use, I wouldn't recommend this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABmLd-JfDeU
 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABmLd-JfDeU)
I suppose you wont have to worry about the paint though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 September 2013, 13:38
I just used C2V3 on the exterior trim too. It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreen and you don’t have to mask areas off or watch components it is going onto etc. Water beads nicely on C2V3 treated trim. Didn’t see the need to buy the whole G-Techniq range to do the car when C2V3 is pretty universal.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 September 2013, 14:03
Fiat point MH. It never occurred to be to use C2V3 for everything.

why didn't you tell me that before and save me some money   :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stuart.cameron on 16 September 2013, 14:07
A lot of Gtechniq products are like this C4 and C1 are the same as well as C2.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 September 2013, 14:45
A lot of Gtechniq products are like this C4 and C1 are the same as well as C2.

With C1 and C4 you’re paying for the longevity (2 or 3 years as opposed to 8 months with the C2V3) – and boy are you paying for it with £40ish for 15mL of the stuff – one spill could be expensive. Longevity is great, but when something does the same job but lasts a third of the time for a ninetieth of the price I’ll apply it three times as often – when I do the bodywork anyway. It does save a lot of farting around where trim meets body etc. Going to stick to C2V3 every 6-8 months and top my wheels up with the stuff every 3 months.

In spite of the cost – I was a bit scared of the C1 anyway – I read somewhere you can easily cock up if it is left on too long or unevenly. I’d leave C1 application to the pros or very experienced amateur. C2V3 is as easy to apply as a wax (seems a bit harder work taking off the excess vs wax).

Liking the painted calipers, but doubt I’ll see a canny day to do mine this year now (going on holiday very shortly and lots to do with packing etc before we go). I wouldn’t go for the bright red on mine. With it being a bright red car, I think unless the colour matches the bodywork exactly it might not look the best – gloss black for me if I bother. On a white car though, or probably any colour but Tornado Red, the contrast of the red looks good.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 16 September 2013, 15:45
Well after 5 months of waiting something has finally happened.

This has arrived on my doorstep.

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w568/ricepop71/WP_20130916_001_zps1523f9da.jpg)

Its proper poverty spec, it doesn't even have remote central locking. I'm off for a drive to test out that world renowned hire car handling.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 September 2013, 15:47
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 September 2013, 15:53
Nice colour though!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 16 September 2013, 15:59
I just used C2V3 on the exterior trim too. It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreen and you don’t have to mask areas off or watch components it is going onto etc. Water beads nicely on C2V3 treated trim. Didn’t see the need to buy the whole G-Techniq range to do the car when C2V3 is pretty universal.
MH you can't use this on the windscreen.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 16 September 2013, 17:05
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.

Just been for a run, 0-60 in a lightning 14.2 seconds using a cheap GPS app.

I'm not sure I can cope with the power :smiley:

It drives better than my wife's fiat 500 though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 16 September 2013, 17:05
That polo is mint  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 September 2013, 17:10
It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreen
MH you can't use this on the windscreen.

That's what I said.  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 16 September 2013, 17:13
It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreen
MH you can't use this on the windscreen.

That's what I said.  :tongue:

Missed the question mark??  :tongue: did you use the g1 on the windscreen
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 September 2013, 17:28
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.

Just been for a run, 0-60 in a lightning 14.2 seconds using a cheap GPS app.

I'm not sure I can cope with the power :smiley:

It drives better than my wife's fiat 500 though.

My courtesy Golf does it in 12.9 secs  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyduz on 16 September 2013, 18:18
Hey Norbreck, were you flying up the M56 last Thursday morning towards N Wales? Can't be too many White GTDs in and around Cheshire.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 16 September 2013, 18:20
Where you guys bought your C2V3 from? Can't seem to find the 100ml in stock anywhere...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 16 September 2013, 18:39
Where you guys bought your C2V3 from? Can't seem to find the 100ml in stock anywhere...

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-c2v3-liquid-crystal-100ml.php
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 September 2013, 18:45
Hey Norbreck, were you flying up the M56 last Thursday morning towards N Wales? Can't be too many White GTDs in and around Cheshire.

Nah mate, didn't get the car until Saturday morning.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 16 September 2013, 19:12
Text from neighbour, what's wrong with your exhaust?

Bloody nut and bolt from left bracket have gone, and left exhaust pipe hanging down.

Guess where I'll be at 8 tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 16 September 2013, 19:18
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.

Just been for a run, 0-60 in a lightning 14.2 seconds using a cheap GPS app.

I'm not sure I can cope with the power :smiley:

It drives better than my wife's fiat 500 though.

My courtesy Golf does it in 12.9 secs  :cool:

Looks like I will have to try again, down hill next time :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 16 September 2013, 19:20
That polo is mint  :grin:

You're not funny, we just tolerate you :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 September 2013, 19:20
To be fair, the Polo is a very good car.

Just been for a run, 0-60 in a lightning 14.2 seconds using a cheap GPS app.

I'm not sure I can cope with the power :smiley:

It drives better than my wife's fiat 500 though.

My courtesy Golf does it in 12.9 secs  :cool:

Looks like I will have to try again, down hill next time :laugh:

That was downhill  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 September 2013, 19:22
Text from neighbour, what's wrong with your exhaust?

Bloody nut and bolt from left bracket have gone, and left exhaust pipe hanging down.

Guess where I'll be at 8 tomorrow morning.

Blo0dy hell that's outrageous! Wtf?!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 16 September 2013, 19:31
How bad is it, touching the ground?

If so I'd call VW assistance.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 16 September 2013, 19:39
Where you guys bought your C2V3 from? Can't seem to find the 100ml in stock anywhere...
http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-c2v3-liquid-crystal-100ml.php

Thanks mate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-Newbie on 16 September 2013, 20:32
Well......I picked my new VW MK7 Golf GTI today.......I have never been ths happy ever!!! I couldn't sleep last night coz I was so damn excited. When I went to pick up the car the sales dude said he could see my smile from the other side of the showroom. He said he had handed over a few other cars and o one looked as happy as I was.

This is my first ever brand new car and first ever VW. It's a cars have drooled over since I was a teenager and I now finally own one!!

I will try and get a pic on tonight and a few more tomorrow some time.

The car is an absolute pleasure to drive and looks FN stunning!!! I can't stop starring at it  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 September 2013, 20:33
Where you guys bought your C2V3 from? Can't seem to find the 100ml in stock anywhere...

i'd buy a bigger bottle than 100ml. It'll do your car once all over with a smidge left - if you're frugal with it. You'll need to do it every 8 months. http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk (http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk) they give free postage with more than £30 spent. I'd buy 500mL to last you a good 3 years with more frequent treatment of the wheels and door handles. I1 upholstery treatment and maybe some of the G-wash.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 September 2013, 20:38
It can treat pretty much everything but your windscreen
MH you can't use this on the windscreen.

That's what I said.  :tongue:

Missed the question mark??  :tongue: did you use the g1 on the windscreen

Used nothing on the windscreen, almost everything hampers the wipers sweeping cleanly and screenwash alcohol probably would strip it off anyway. Some people swear by rain-X as it beads off the rain above 40mph without using your wipers - but what about rain when you're doing less than 40mph?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 16 September 2013, 20:39
Well......I picked my new VW MK7 Golf GTI today.......I have never been ths happy ever!!! I couldn't sleep last night coz I was so damn excited. When I went to pick up the car the sales dude said he could see my smile from the other side of the showroom. He said he had handed over a few other cars and o one looked as happy as I was.

This is my first ever brand new car and first ever VW. It's a cars have drooled over since I was a teenager and I now finally own one!!

I will try and get a pic on tonight and a few more tomorrow some time.

The car is an absolute pleasure to drive and looks FN stunning!!! I can't stop starring at it  :grin:

Fantastic pal! There's very little more exiting than picking up a brand new car especially if its one you have lust after for so long. Looking forward to seeing the pics of a black GTI  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 17 September 2013, 12:15
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/exhaust002_zps89d2e550.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/exhaust002_zps89d2e550.jpg.html)

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/exhaust001_zps525e909f.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/exhaust001_zps525e909f.jpg.html)

close up didn't work so well. was half asleep to try and get to dealers before all the ramps were taken.

couldn't have been more helpful, (I was ready for a rant) and I was sorted with a new bolt and an apology by 8.30.

Im not as patient as you lot with detailing etc. So have local valeters applying diamond brite and scotchguard just now.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 17 September 2013, 12:30
That is shocking dirvy, glad you got it sorted straight away!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 17 September 2013, 13:15
Glad it's sorted.

You must be exhausted after all that hassle.....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: theflash on 17 September 2013, 13:25
Glad it's sorted.

You must be exhausted after all that hassle.....

I feel like reporting you to the mods for that gag  :whistle:
Title: New arrival and quick question
Post by: phil_790 on 17 September 2013, 13:39
Hi guys,

I picked up my GTI last week...what a car, I thought the Scirocco was good but this is so much better in pretty much every respect!

I have one quick question though, I have noticed a bit of a creaking noise coming from the steering when on full lock, I think it might be just something that needs a bit of grease, but before I get in touch with the garage (and potentially look like a numpty!) I wondered if anyone else had had this problem on a MK7?

PS Below is a picture of the car in the dealership when I collect it!

(http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p749/phil_790/image_zps0c32b83e.jpg) (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/phil_790/media/image_zps0c32b83e.jpg.html)

Thanks,
Phil
Title: Re: New arrival and quick question
Post by: matchboy on 17 September 2013, 13:40
Awesome colour!  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 17 September 2013, 13:47
after diamond brite

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/diamondbrite001_zps2f561af2.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/diamondbrite001_zps2f561af2.jpg.html)

and repaired exhaust

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/diamondbrite002_zpsddc13563.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/diamondbrite002_zpsddc13563.jpg.html)

(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t593/david_irvine1/diamondbrite003_zpsd71c6b99.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/david_irvine1/media/diamondbrite003_zpsd71c6b99.jpg.html)

must try and keep it that clean.
Title: Re: New arrival and quick question
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 September 2013, 13:58
Not so far. Leon/Golf/A3 used to be renowned (not a hell of a lot of them affected, but it was a well known issue) for issues with the steering rack around the era of the MK5 Golf, not sure whether they ever solved it. My first MK5 Golf had 2 replacements. Like a creak and a thump when you reach full lock.
Title: Re: New arrival and quick question
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 September 2013, 14:15
My MK6 used to creak and groan a lot on approaching full lock but only when the car was very wet... it'd be really noticeable in a multistory carpark on a wet day. I mentioned it to the dealer, they told me it was normal. They even showed me a bulletin from VW stating some steering noise was "normal". I forgot about it and eventually it actually went away itself! Early MK5's were notorious for a creaking steering rack, I don't know if it was the same issue as I had in the Mk6.
Title: Re: New arrival and quick question
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 15:34
That looks very very nice! For I moment I was going to say that is an amazing garage you have then realised it was the showroom  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 17 September 2013, 15:56
Now that does look special. Beautiful motor, and glad the dealer sorted the exhaust out so quickly and effortlessly for you.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: phil_790 on 17 September 2013, 17:52
I did like the fact that the car was inside the showroom on the first floor when I went to collect it, I thought it was a nice little touch.

Just been to the dealers about the noise form the steering, the technician came and had a look at it, says he has heard it before on a mk7 golf. Car booked in for it to be sorted next week. My dealers have always been good at getting things sorted which is good.

Btw loving the carbon grey pics!

Cheers,
Phil
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 17 September 2013, 21:16
Nearly there for me...Thursday morning  :smiley: mind you, the car has been sat in Listers Worcester for over a week!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: blueheaduk on 17 September 2013, 22:15
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1238045_588165691975_120667539_n.jpg)

Old TDI and the new GTI :-)

DPB just arrived. Need to learn how to detail!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 17 September 2013, 22:31
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1238045_588165691975_120667539_n.jpg)

Old TDI and the new GTI :-)

DPB just arrived. Need to learn how to detail!

Stunning mate!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New arrival and quick question
Post by: titusrider on 18 September 2013, 13:45
Hi guys,

I picked up my GTI last week...what a car, I thought the Scirocco was good but this is so much better in pretty much every respect!

I have one quick question though, I have noticed a bit of a creaking noise coming from the steering when on full lock, I think it might be just something that needs a bit of grease, but before I get in touch with the garage (and potentially look like a numpty!) I wondered if anyone else had had this problem on a MK7?

PS Below is a picture of the car in the dealership when I collect it!

(http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p749/phil_790/image_zps0c32b83e.jpg) (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/phil_790/media/image_zps0c32b83e.jpg.html)

Thanks,
Phil


Lovely car, that's exactly how mines gonna look (in a few months time!) 
I test drove at crawley, did you manage much movement on the price there?
I got offered about £1000 off when I pushed hard but have gone for drive the deal
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 September 2013, 16:47
Blinking heck, they are arriving thick and fast at the moment. Maybe the bottle neck is easing ?

Matchboy, don't forget to drop yours on here in a couple of days when you've picked it up.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 18 September 2013, 19:51
Ok, so not technically a new arrival as I don't pick it up tomorrow, but here's my new car - here it is looking filthy, on a ramp, and being PDI'd!!  Apologies for the pic quality, off my iPhone and I was a bit too excited to take decent pics  :laugh:

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/65cc2bac0f2f02561ffcd8398831efcf_zpsd7b9bb84.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/65cc2bac0f2f02561ffcd8398831efcf_zpsd7b9bb84.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/143edca7293ff2420c7fd78fd4664480_zps3008091d.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/143edca7293ff2420c7fd78fd4664480_zps3008091d.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/7a937a55d6a8f56fa14df1ebdae81c11_zpse505c893.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/7a937a55d6a8f56fa14df1ebdae81c11_zpse505c893.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/fadf6979340f28d4c6bcb036c875682a_zps6d194e17.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/fadf6979340f28d4c6bcb036c875682a_zps6d194e17.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/ff0a85b449f5884f8c0553a65c89220b_zps6781eecd.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/ff0a85b449f5884f8c0553a65c89220b_zps6781eecd.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/49c6eb6184193eef67ec64752ad4ce02_zps9427d93c.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/49c6eb6184193eef67ec64752ad4ce02_zps9427d93c.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/9e572998ff8e0be5036344c1f5c66d42_zps34639115.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/9e572998ff8e0be5036344c1f5c66d42_zps34639115.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 18 September 2013, 19:58
Absolutely stunning Mark! Really pleased for you mate. The red looks lovely especially with the 19"s. It will be a sleepless night tonight but you know the end is now in sight. Enjoy it tomorrow pal - you've waited long enough  :smiley: :smiley:

Looking forward to seeing more pics tomorrow  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 18 September 2013, 20:01
Absolutely stunning Mark! Really pleased for you mate. The red looks lovely especially with the 19"s. It will be a sleepless night tonight but you know the end is now in sight. Enjoy it tomorrow pal - you've waited long enough  :smiley: :smiley:

Looking forward to seeing more pics tomorrow  :smiley:

Cheers mate, there's not gonna be much sleeping tonight  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 18 September 2013, 20:16
Mate quality looking car enjoy it tomorrow guess I won't see you on here tomorrow.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 18 September 2013, 20:21
 :cool: :cool: :cool:

Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DougL on 18 September 2013, 20:29
That looks lovely. Second three door Tornado Red in this thread.. SO happy with my colour choice. Only four weeks to go I hope!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 18 September 2013, 20:30
Mate quality looking car enjoy it tomorrow guess I won't see you on here tomorrow.

Unfortunately I have to work in the morning, pick it up, then go back to work  :sad: - the short notice meant I couldn't juggle things around, so I'll still be on here tomorrow  :laugh:

Thanks GolfTi!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 18 September 2013, 20:35
Looks quality mate. Red just keeps growing on me more and more.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: evo1986 on 18 September 2013, 20:55
That looks epic!

Really like those 19" wheels on the red 3 door, its quite hard to believe how good a car this is.

I am driving a 5 door red manual and will cry when the sales manager says to stop driving it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 18 September 2013, 21:16
Woah!!!! Looks Sch-MAZING Mate.... Looks like you have the Pirelli P-Zero's on yours as opposed to my Dunlop Sport Maxx GT's.... I would have preferred the Pirelli's personally. It would be interesting to see how you get on with your 19's.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Nellymc on 18 September 2013, 21:22
Matchboy, that looks awesome, gonna make the wait for my TR 3dr even harder, only another 2 month to go! :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 18 September 2013, 21:38
Looks fantastic, especially 3 door with the 19's. Not long to go now for you!!  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 18 September 2013, 21:46
I bet he's already in bed so tomorrow comes quicker!!


Looks lovely mate! 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 18 September 2013, 21:52
I bet he's already in bed so tomorrow comes quicker!!


Looks lovely mate! 8)

 :grin: no such luck, I'm wired!!

Thanks for all the kind comments!

Yes Gung-Ho I was pleased at having the Pirellis - ill be interested to see if I agree with you on the firmness of the ride as I don't have ACC so ill have to deal with it!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 18 September 2013, 22:15
I bet he's already in bed so tomorrow comes quicker!!


Looks lovely mate! 8)

 :grin: no such luck, I'm wired!!

Thanks for all the kind comments!

Yes Gung-Ho I was pleased at having the Pirellis - ill be interested to see if I agree with you on the firmness of the ride as I don't have ACC so ill have to deal with it!  :laugh:

To be honest Mark the DCC, makes not the slightest difference. The ride quality on the 19"'s is generally acceptable for most of the time... In fact on the drive home from the dealership I even commented to the missus how civilised the ride was on the larger rims..... That was until I came across a set of speed bumps!!!!

Now speed humps are something else... You literally have to negotiate them at "Snails" pace, unless you want your fillings to drop out. I'm hoping your Pirelli's fair better than my Dunlops.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 18 September 2013, 22:16
TR :smiley: ftw
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 18 September 2013, 22:20
OK so had a slight change of plan. Dealer phoned at the weekend and offered me first dibs on a demo car that they had in. It was brand new 12 miles and no owners. Only downside was it was deep black pearl and had 19s.

Went down to see it and instantly wanted it. Needless to say I took it. Its amazing. Can't stop smiling. I'll post some pictures when I've given it another clean as its filthy as I've done 160 miles since Tuesday night already.

Shame I've not got tornado as that colour is stunning but loving the black, looks so mean and the 19s look awesome, if a little difficult to clean.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 18 September 2013, 22:22
I bet he's already in bed so tomorrow comes quicker!!


Looks lovely mate! 8)

 :grin: no such luck, I'm wired!!

Thanks for all the kind comments!

Yes Gung-Ho I was pleased at having the Pirellis - ill be interested to see if I agree with you on the firmness of the ride as I don't have ACC so ill have to deal with it!  :laugh:

To be honest Mark the DCC, makes not the slightest difference. The ride quality on the 19"'s is generally acceptable for most of the time... In fact on the drive home from the dealership I even commented to the missus how civilised the ride was on the larger rims..... That was until I came across a set of speed bumps!!!!

Now speed humps are something else... You literally have to negotiate them at "Snails" pace, unless you want your fillings to drop out. I'm hoping your Pirelli's fair better than my Dunlops.

To be honest I always take speed humps at a snails pace anyway as am paranoid that I'm going to knacker the tracking/suspension/scrape the underside of the car. The wife however..... :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 19 September 2013, 12:07
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look.  I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!

EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right?  WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 19 September 2013, 13:19
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look.  I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!

EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right?  WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:

Just got back to work after picking it up - will post some pics up this evening after I've been round to show my mum and dad  :grin:

First impressions - F7ck. Me. This car is outstanding!!  I love it!!  I'll do a detailed first review later, suffice to say the power is fantastic (couldn't resist a cheeky little blast even though its p!ssing it down here  :laugh:) and its a dream to drive!!  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 19 September 2013, 13:29
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look.  I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!

EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right?  WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:

Just got back to work after picking it up - will post some pics up this evening after I've been round to show my mum and dad  :grin:

First impressions - F7ck. Me. This car is outstanding!!  I love it!!  I'll do a detailed first review later, suffice to say the power is fantastic (couldn't resist a cheeky little blast even though its p!ssing it down here  :laugh:) and its a dream to drive!!  :cool:

No chance of persuading your boss to give you the rest of the day off? I think its only fair  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 19 September 2013, 13:37
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look.  I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!

EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right?  WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:

Just got back to work after picking it up - will post some pics up this evening after I've been round to show my mum and dad  :grin:

First impressions - F7ck. Me. This car is outstanding!!  I love it!!  I'll do a detailed first review later, suffice to say the power is fantastic (couldn't resist a cheeky little blast even though its p!ssing it down here  :laugh:) and its a dream to drive!!  :cool:

No chance of persuading your boss to give you the rest of the day off? I think its only fair  :grin:

Just bunk off?  Its easy if you have two sites you might be at because each will assume you're working at the other place.  Send a few periodic emails from home with standard work BS and no one will suspect a thing!  And if someone does get suspicious then there is always the fall back of claiming you were in transit and ran into heavy traffic.

Err... not that I would do this myself.  Or think about it.  Honest.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 19 September 2013, 13:40
Real nice car, and I think TR with 19s will be a more 'exclusive' look.  I'll keep an eye out for it around since we're not too far away!

EDIT:
Mark you've got it by now right?  WHERE ARE THE PICTURES! :grin:

Just got back to work after picking it up - will post some pics up this evening after I've been round to show my mum and dad  :grin:

First impressions - F7ck. Me. This car is outstanding!!  I love it!!  I'll do a detailed first review later, suffice to say the power is fantastic (couldn't resist a cheeky little blast even though its p!ssing it down here  :laugh:) and its a dream to drive!!  :cool:

No chance of persuading your boss to give you the rest of the day off? I think its only fair  :grin:

Just bunk off?  Its easy if you have two sites you might be at because each will assume you're working at the other place.  Send a few periodic emails from home with standard work BS and no one will suspect a thing!  And if someone does get suspicious then there is always the fall back of claiming you were in transit and ran into heavy traffic.

Err... not that I would do this myself.  Or think about it.  Honest.

 :grin: :grin:

I'm my own boss!  So I can leave when I want!  If it had turned up earlier in the week I would have taken the day off, but unfortunately I've an audit next week that I didn't know about until yesterday afternoon, so I've got work to do this week in order to get ready grrr - I shall of course be leaving early though  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 September 2013, 13:45
All that moaning about the wait becomes a distant memory when you've finally got your wheels.  :whistle: Waiting until the weekend to get it sealed/waxed?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 19 September 2013, 13:49
All that moaning about the wait becomes a distant memory when you've finally got your wheels.  :whistle: Waiting until the weekend to get it sealed/waxed?

Absolutely!  Although if I was going to moan I'd comment on the just under half a tank of petrol they gave me and no extras  :rolleyes:

Still, all forgotten now!  :grin:

Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 19 September 2013, 13:52
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!

Hot much is he?  Its tempting to say does he want to do mine at the same time!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 September 2013, 14:01
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!

You don’t need to be gifted to use C2V3 – as easy to apply as a wax, no special care needed around the plastics, it treats those too. So we’ve narrowed it down to you being lazy!  :tongue:

Got about 4 gallons in my car, which lasted me about 140 miles. Ran it to zero and then put the good stuff in. I suppose I did well on the unexpected Autoglym treatment (although in reality I took it off and applied the G-techniq, so only really benefitted from the glass and upholstery treatment as well as the bag of goodies which still may be ebayed for upwards of £40).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 19 September 2013, 14:10
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!

Hot much is he?  Its tempting to say does he want to do mine at the same time!

£175 - two coats and that includes sealing the inside as well.  He'll spend hours on it.  Proper awesome at what he does (check out the cars he does via his facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts )

MH - basically you've hit the nail on the head - I am lazy!  But also this chap is the nuts so he'll do a brilliant job (been using him for 6 years now).  Yeah, I'll do the same - run it down to zero and fill her up properly!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 19 September 2013, 14:13
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!

Hot much is he?  Its tempting to say does he want to do mine at the same time!

£175 - two coats and that includes sealing the inside as well.  He'll spend hours on it.  Proper awesome at what he does (check out the cars he does via his facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts (https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts) )

MH - basically you've hit the nail on the head - I am lazy!  But also this chap is the nuts so he'll do a brilliant job (been using him for 6 years now).  Yeah, I'll do the same - run it down to zero and fill her up properly!


Some nice motors on there mate! £175 seems fair tbh. 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 19 September 2013, 14:38
Just waiting on my valet man to get back to me with a date to do the whole car (I'm not as brave/gifted as you chaps to do it myself *cough* I'm lazy) so fingers crossed he can fit me in in the next few days!!

Hot much is he?  Its tempting to say does he want to do mine at the same time!

£175 - two coats and that includes sealing the inside as well.  He'll spend hours on it.  Proper awesome at what he does (check out the cars he does via his facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts (https://www.facebook.com/pages/D-R-Valeting/162937613776117?fref=ts) )

MH - basically you've hit the nail on the head - I am lazy!  But also this chap is the nuts so he'll do a brilliant job (been using him for 6 years now).  Yeah, I'll do the same - run it down to zero and fill her up properly!


Some nice motors on there mate! £175 seems fair tbh. 8)

Yeah, especially in the album called 'Cars' right at the bottom of his page you'll find my old DPB MK 6 GTI!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 19 September 2013, 14:49
MH you wanna ask him if he will come to Brum to do mine for that price. The cheapest I got quoted was 350.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-Newbie on 19 September 2013, 20:14
Anyone recommend a valet company in Manchester?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 September 2013, 20:15
Howay Matchboy! Where is it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 19 September 2013, 20:21
Howay Matchboy! Where is it?

He's probably away out having too much fun and who can blame him  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 19 September 2013, 20:21
Anyone recommend a valet company in Manchester?


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=103164.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=103164.0)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 19 September 2013, 21:45
Ok, sorry been having dinner round my mum and dads  :grin: Here are some pics from today and this evening (quality is sh!te, sorry!) - all I can say is that this car was so, so worth waiting for!  I'm especially impressed with the cabin in the dark - it looks like a spaceship, it's brilliant!!

I'll do a review of how it drives tomorrow as I'm so knackered now  :grin:  The car is ridiculously good however!!

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/GTI%202/0477a9a7-5514-40e9-9b06-555b30ac1886_zps01e42c4d.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/GTI%202/0477a9a7-5514-40e9-9b06-555b30ac1886_zps01e42c4d.jpg.html)

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(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/GTI%202/image8_zpscff84f78.jpeg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/GTI%202/image8_zpscff84f78.jpeg.html)

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I'm getting it detailed on Tuesday so hopefully it will be sunny so can get some better, shinier pics!  The night time pics do not do it justice btw, it really looks fantastic with the red stripes going on and the little spotlights on all the seats!  Anyone still waiting, hold on in there - I promise it's worth it!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 19 September 2013, 22:06
Friggin "Stunning" mate!!!  :cool: You must be grinning from ear to ear.... If I was to re-order now, that would be my exact colour & wheel combo.

Hope you have just as much fun, as I'm getting from mine.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 19 September 2013, 22:08
How have you enjoyed the first few hours Mark? The lights at night are brilliant, im just waiting for the darker days now so when you leave work you can climb into your spaceship  :smiley:

You've got to laugh sometimes, the wait is an absolute killer but once you have your hands on it, you forget all about those long dark days  :grin:

Congrats pal, really like the red.  Looks Ace!!

Oh and really looking forward to hearing your initial thoughts  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Aidey on 19 September 2013, 22:10
yea a beauty, again i cant wait
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 19 September 2013, 22:13
Yeah I agree Craig... Driving at night in the Golf is such a pleasure. We all complain that the nights are drawing in, but when you're in the Golf there's not much to complain about :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 19 September 2013, 22:18
You can definitely see the difference between treated paint and untreated paint - need to get that gloss on ASAP Matchboy!  :laugh: (looks a little pink without it)

19s look great - money well spent there.

The MK7 is certainly worth the wait by a long stretch, I spend all day waiting for home time from work so I get get back in it and make an excuse to get back into it later, like forgetting something at the Supermarket (not deliberately).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 19 September 2013, 22:34
I must say like all the others it looks the bees knees. Can't wait for mine now. Also the 19 look the Sh!t. The first pics I have seen of the rear lights with them on. They look mean. Like they are saying don't tailgate me cos I'll bite your bo11ocks off.  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tambourine on 19 September 2013, 22:38
You can definitely see the difference between treated paint and untreated paint - need to get that gloss on ASAP Matchboy!  :laugh: (looks a little pink without it)

19s look great - money well spent there.

The MK7 is certainly worth the wait by a long stretch, I spend all day waiting for home time from work so I get get back in it and make an excuse to get back into it later, like forgetting something at the Supermarket (not deliberately).
Like i said.... GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT. :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2013, 07:59
The first pics I have seen of the rear lights with them on. They look mean. Like they are saying don't tailgate me cos I'll bite your bo11ocks off.  :laugh:

I think Matchboy's missus actually says that when she's on the road.  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 20 September 2013, 08:38
You know what I like - it's the fact that we LOVE to look at other's people cars, when they are all almost identical and for us to be in the lucky position to be able to have one is awesome, also we all have the quiet satisfaction that we have one of the best all round cars EVER built!!!

p.s collecting mine tomorrow -  :smiley: cheers chaps enjoy....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 20 September 2013, 09:34
You know what I like - it's the fact that we LOVE to look at other's people cars, when they are all almost identical and for us to be in the lucky position to be able to have one is awesome, also we all have the quiet satisfaction that we have one of the best all round cars EVER built!!!

p.s collecting mine tomorrow -  :smiley: cheers chaps enjoy....

Good luck for the collection tomorrow Berelli. They are arriving thick and fast now!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 10:28
Thanks for all the nice comments.  B0llocks intact MH!  :laugh:

Now done 100 miles - and all I can say is wow!  Had a cheeky blast up to 5k revs this morning and the power was sensational!  Also had some joker in an A3 2.0 TDI try and give it some beans - bore off, I'll give you 3 guesses who came out of that one on top!  :laugh:

Things I love:

- The lights inside the cabin at night.  Any pics you see do not do it justice - it looks fantastic!  I especially like the little touches like when you unlock the car, the spotlights shine down onto each seat, and also the red strip that lights up on the door and on the kick plate at the bottom of the door - subtle yet at the same time a real classy touch.  Lots of schizzle going on in the cabin, haven't figured any of it out as yet so can't wait for the weekend to sit down with the handbook and have a play!

- The power - I haven't really put my foot down other than a quick blast as above, driving pretty steadily not really revving over 3.5k - 4k revs.  I'll stick to that till at least 500 miles then start really putting my foot down.  Consumption at the moment therefore is a reasonable 31.9 but if you go up a steep hill good luck getting over 10 at that point!  Still, no one buys a GTI expecting VW's stated 47!  I'm sure once the engine loosens up it will go up, but then obviously there is more temptation to put your foot down  :laugh:

- In terms of drive, I agree with Gung-Ho in the fact that the 19's definitely feel firmer than the 18's I tried from my test drive (I have everything in Sport btw), but without speccing ACC I can't comment on how that would affect the ride if it was in normal for example.  Saying that - the ride itself is absolutely fine, I don't even notice it unless it's a particularly bad road surface.  Any speed humps have been negotiated at a snail's pace!!  The car is planted, comfy and both me and the missus have said that it is a noticeably better ride on the 19s than it was on my mk 6 on 18s.

- The 19s - I could literally stare at them all day, they look the t!ts in the flesh!

- Dynaudio - just awesome.  The sound quality is crystal clear and I haven't even tried it over half way on the volume yet as its so loud!!

- Engine sound - I'm sure I read that there is a sound actuator pumping the sound into the car - I know that's slightly artificial but once you pass 3k revs it sounds f-ing brilliant!!

- Phone stuff - bluetoothed in straight away, works like a dream, no hassle whatsoever!  Not tried it via the iPhone lead as yet though!

DRL's - I love them, they look mean as f7ck and everyone gets out of the way  :grin:  Also, everyone is looking at it, especially the blokes (probably thinking what a (unt) so that's always good  :grin:

Things I don't like/niggles:

SD Card - I've noticed there's a slight delay for the pictures to appear when you first turn on the car if it's not first thing in the morning.  It's like its taking its time to read the data.  Very small issue howerver and pure impatience on my part.

Rain - bore off, car is pretty filthy all ready!  Roll on Tuesday for its detailing!

New car paranoia - literally constantly thinking about it all day wondering if touching it/looking at it etc etc - that will pass I'm sure!  :laugh:

So in conclusion there is nothing I do not like about this car!  I could go on all day about all the finer details and I'm sure there's still loads of stuff I'll come across as the time passes.  I'm sure there will be stuff that I don't like/find sooner or later as no car is perfect, but at the moment it's a dream motor.

Was it worth the wait?  Most definitely!  Would I buy at launch again?  Ask me in 3 years  :grin:

The best car I've ever owned by a mile and I absolutely LOVE it!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2013, 11:06
Excellent write-up mirroring pretty much all  initial owner experiences here. The tweakability of the systems and menus is huge – you will have plenty of reading to do at the weekend MB!  :tongue:

You cannot read first reviews like that from people here who have theirs and be in any doubt the red mist will clear once you get your hands on yours. It’s worth it in the end for such a well-rounded package, although it’s a pity VW choose to test your mettle in such a full on way!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 11:16
Excellent write-up mirroring pretty much all  initial owner experiences here. The tweakability of the systems and menus is huge – you will have plenty of reading to do at the weekend MB!  :tongue:

You cannot read first reviews like that from people here who have theirs and be in any doubt the red mist will clear once you get your hands on yours. It’s worth it in the end for such a well-rounded package, although it’s a pity VW choose to test your mettle in such a full on way!

Oh yes, I know first hand what a complete joke of a launch its been and the utter despair/frustration being felt by those who haven't had their cars - but fortunately for VW the end product is so good that you do put the last 5 months to the back of your mind!

Bear is picking up his M135i today - I'm looking forward to seeing pics of that!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tambourine on 20 September 2013, 11:32
Thanks for all the nice comments.  B0llocks intact MH!  :laugh:

Now done 100 miles - and all I can say is wow!  Had a cheeky blast up to 5k revs this morning and the power was sensational!  Also had some joker in an A3 2.0 TDI try and give it some beans - bore off, I'll give you 3 guesses who came out of that one on top!  :laugh:

Things I love:

- The lights inside the cabin at night.  Any pics you see do not do it justice - it looks fantastic!  I especially like the little touches like when you unlock the car, the spotlights shine down onto each seat, and also the red strip that lights up on the door and on the kick plate at the bottom of the door - subtle yet at the same time a real classy touch.  Lots of schizzle going on in the cabin, haven't figured any of it out as yet so can't wait for the weekend to sit down with the handbook and have a play!

- The power - I haven't really put my foot down other than a quick blast as above, driving pretty steadily not really revving over 3.5k - 4k revs.  I'll stick to that till at least 500 miles then start really putting my foot down.  Consumption at the moment therefore is a reasonable 31.9 but if you go up a steep hill good luck getting over 10 at that point!  Still, no one buys a GTI expecting VW's stated 47!  I'm sure once the engine loosens up it will go up, but then obviously there is more temptation to put your foot down  :laugh:

- In terms of drive, I agree with Gung-Ho in the fact that the 19's definitely feel firmer than the 18's I tried from my test drive (I have everything in Sport btw), but without speccing ACC I can't comment on how that would affect the ride if it was in normal for example.  Saying that - the ride itself is absolutely fine, I don't even notice it unless it's a particularly bad road surface.  Any speed humps have been negotiated at a snail's pace!!  The car is planted, comfy and both me and the missus have said that it is a noticeably better ride on the 19s than it was on my mk 6 on 18s.

- The 19s - I could literally stare at them all day, they look the t!ts in the flesh!

- Dynaudio - just awesome.  The sound quality is crystal clear and I haven't even tried it over half way on the volume yet as its so loud!!

- Engine sound - I'm sure I read that there is a sound actuator pumping the sound into the car - I know that's slightly artificial but once you pass 3k revs it sounds f-ing brilliant!!

- Phone stuff - bluetoothed in straight away, works like a dream, no hassle whatsoever!  Not tried it via the iPhone lead as yet though!

DRL's - I love them, they look mean as f7ck and everyone gets out of the way  :grin:  Also, everyone is looking at it, especially the blokes (probably thinking what a (unt) so that's always good  :grin:

Things I don't like/niggles:

SD Card - I've noticed there's a slight delay for the pictures to appear when you first turn on the car if it's not first thing in the morning.  It's like its taking its time to read the data.  Very small issue howerver and pure impatience on my part.

Rain - bore off, car is pretty filthy all ready!  Roll on Tuesday for its detailing!

New car paranoia - literally constantly thinking about it all day wondering if touching it/looking at it etc etc - that will pass I'm sure!  :laugh:

So in conclusion there is nothing I do not like about this car!  I could go on all day about all the finer details and I'm sure there's still loads of stuff I'll come across as the time passes.  I'm sure there will be stuff that I don't like/find sooner or later as no car is perfect, but at the moment it's a dream motor.

Was it worth the wait?  Most definitely!  Would I buy at launch again?  Ask me in 3 years  :grin:

The best car I've ever owned by a mile and I absolutely LOVE it!!
---Excellent write-up---- I like your style. :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 20 September 2013, 13:02
Great first impressions Mark. Glad to hear your enjoying your new 'Ride' and like MH your first impressions mirror my exact thoughts.

However, after having spent more time in the car now, my only other real gripe would be that the sound actuator sounds pretty 'Naff' on start up and at low revs. Above 3k rpm it sounds absolutely awesome, but when poodling around in Sport Mode it does sound very artificial and unnatural indeed. Anyone else notice this?

The other thing I've noticed is that the DCC does get better over time. I don't whether its just me getting use to it, but I'm sure the car feels more compliant now and deals with potholes and bumps a lot better.
Doesn't feel as "crashy" as I first originally noticed.

Probably talking rubbish but just some of my thoughts after 500 miles.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JohnP on 20 September 2013, 13:31
Amazing looking car matchboy and fabulous write up. Its the real reviews like these that keep me hanging on despite VWs best efforts to p*ss me off so I go elsewhere!!

ps  great choice in music! Sirens of the Sea must easily be my most played album!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 13:34
ps  great choice in music! Sirens of the Sea must easily be my most played album!!!

 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 20 September 2013, 13:38
Mh quick question does the gtechniq sealant need to be applied under shade I know it says not in direct sunlight but does that include overcast days.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 13:39
I know what you mean about the new car paranoia. Every time i go anywhere, when i get out the car i'm checking the paintwork immediately for stonechips and dead insects. It's a nightmare, i need to try and relax more and just enjoy the car because sooner or later the inevitable is going to happen and im just going to have to accept it. I noticed the tiniest of spots on the bonnet the other day and spent the next few hours in a state of depression  :cry: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 13:46
I know what you mean about the new car paranoia. Every time i go anywhere, when i get out the car i'm checking the paintwork immediately for stonechips and dead insects. It's a nightmare, i need to try and relax more and just enjoy the car because sooner or later the inevitable is going to happen and im just going to have to accept it. I noticed the tiniest of spots on the bonnet the other day and spent the next few hours in a state of depression  :cry: :grin: :grin:

I am not looking forward to this - I'm depressed enough that the car is all ready dirty!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2013, 13:58
Mh quick question does the gtechniq sealant need to be applied under shade I know it says not in direct sunlight but does that include overcast days.

It was overcast and threatening rain when I applied mine. Overcast will be fine. I’m sure the direct sunlight issue is to stop the product cooking onto your paintwork rather than allowing it enough time as a liquid to form covalent bonds.

If it’s dry and overcast then none of your bodywork should be hot to the touch and you’ll be fine. If it is a sunny day when you want to apply then you should find a bit of shade.You might be surprised at the amount of effort required to rub the residues off (nervously rubbing the roof as hard as I dared without making it flex). Don’t forget to treat your cloth/pad or whatever you’re putting the stuff on with the day before with some interior protector – a hydrophobic microfibre pad means far less product used. Spray a little onto the cloth and rub onto the car. If you spray directly onto the car for a whole panel you can lose track of how much you are spraying and spray too much on. If you use it sensibly you should be talking 60-80mL per coat and probably go through 3 microfibre cloths rubbing the residues off (it disperses so much you will get to the point where you are spreading it around rather than rubbing the excess off and will have to change cloths. Do all your external plastics as well as the bodywork. In fact, you can do everything externally except the windscreen (the other glass is fine).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 20 September 2013, 14:10
Great write up matchboy. Makes me both happy and sad that I have another 2 > 3 weeks to wait on mine.

But reviews like yours that go into the smaller details that matter to most buyers like us makes me very happy!

Grats bro.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 20 September 2013, 14:13
...the sound actuator sounds pretty 'Naff' on start up and at low revs. Above 3k rpm it sounds absolutely awesome, but when poodling around in Sport Mode it does sound very artificial and unnatural indeed. Anyone else notice this?

Yeah I noticed it on my test drive but ended up sticking it normal mode when driving around...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 20 September 2013, 14:13
Great write up mate. I'm not sure if these reviews make the wait more or less bearable though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2013, 14:16
...the sound actuator sounds pretty 'Naff' on start up and at low revs. Above 3k rpm it sounds absolutely awesome, but when poodling around in Sport Mode it does sound very artificial and unnatural indeed. Anyone else notice this?

Yeah I noticed it on my test drive but ended up sticking it normal mode when driving around...

It does sound better on my Scirocco 170TDI throughout the rev range, but I’m quite used to it now. I’d rather put up with it than switch “engine” to “normal” in the “individual” driving mode and have to put up with dulled throttle pedal response because you cannot separate actuator from throttle response to turn the actuator off but leave throttle response in “sport”.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 20 September 2013, 14:17
Mh quick question does the gtechniq sealant need to be applied under shade I know it says not in direct sunlight but does that include overcast days.

It was overcast and threatening rain when I applied mine. Overcast will be fine. I’m sure the direct sunlight issue is to stop the product cooking onto your paintwork rather than allowing it enough time as a liquid to form covalent bonds.

If it’s dry and overcast then none of your bodywork should be hot to the touch and you’ll be fine. If it is a sunny day when you want to apply then you should find a bit of shade.You might be surprised at the amount of effort required to rub the residues off (nervously rubbing the roof as hard as I dared without making it flex). Don’t forget to treat your cloth/pad or whatever you’re putting the stuff on with the day before with some interior protector – a hydrophobic microfibre pad means far less product used. Spray a little onto the cloth and rub onto the car. If you spray directly onto the car for a whole panel you can lose track of how much you are spraying and spray too much on. If you use it sensibly you should be talking 60-80mL per coat and probably go through 3 microfibre cloths rubbing the residues off (it disperses so much you will get to the point where you are spreading it around rather than rubbing the excess off and will have to change cloths. Do all your external plastics as well as the bodywork. In fact, you can do everything externally except the windscreen (the other glass is fine).

Iv not bought any interior protector may have to invest in some. I have the leather cleaner instead.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 20 September 2013, 15:10
Iv not bought any interior protector may have to invest in some. I have the leather cleaner instead.

Maybe use something soft but not massively absorbent to rub the C2V3 on – or worst case use a very small terry/microfibre cloth to minimise absorbance of product that stops it getting on the car.

You want more on the car than trapped in the cloth. C2V3 can go a long way if the cloth isn’t holding onto it all.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 20 September 2013, 16:46
Great write up Matchboy and as mentioned earlier great taste in music.  Sirens of the sea is a classic.  Listening to Mat Zo at present his stuff is also good stuff.  The pics of the car are great, it's wirite ups like yours that keep me hanging on.  I believe I have a chassis at present but at as far the rest of the car parts who knows whats involved in checkpoint 1.  I did not spec the 19" wheels as they look like a nightmare to clean but i have to say they look awesome on your car.  Best wishes with the new motor.

How does something with deep bass like Anjunadeep 5 sound on the Dynaudio in your car?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 20 September 2013, 16:55
Great write up Matchboy and as mentioned earlier great taste in music.  Sirens of the sea is a classic.  Listening to Mat Zo at present his stuff is also good stuff.  The pics of the car are great, it's wirite ups like yours that keep me hanging on.  I believe I have a chassis at present but at as far the rest of the car parts who knows whats involved in checkpoint 1.  I did not spec the 19" wheels as they look like a nightmare to clean but i have to say they look awesome on your car.  Best wishes with the new motor.

How does something with deep bass like Anjunadeep 5 sound on the Dynaudio in your car?

Thanks!  It was the real life write ups that helped me through the pain of waiting mine will help you and others!!

I'm never going to clean my own car so that's one of the reasons for the 19s!  :laugh:

I have the base just over half (with the treble just under half), the sub woofer on probably 3/4 - and it sounds absolutely immense!  No distortion, just pure bass and clarity!!  I'm going to have the tunes on LOUD on my way home and give it a proper blast!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 20 September 2013, 18:26
Gave the dynaudio on mine a workout on the way home tonight (I'm much older than most  :grin:, so do I tend to favour 80's and 90's dance music). So had Robert Miles, Snap and Moloko on, and I have my equalizer set to Dynaudio Dynamic and the sub to level 4, and I thought it was going to blow the windows out.

The bass is so deep you can feel it thumping, but doesn't distort at all, and the high are so clear and pure. I absolutely love the Dynaudio and so far it one of my favorite options that I chose.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 20 September 2013, 18:57
New arrival for .... the dark side. :smug:

As such I've posted the pics over in the other thread so those who want can take a peak and those who don't won't have them in their face.  Hope that is ok.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=257734.msg2384505#msg2384505

She's gorgeous and although I can't have much fun this evening (rush hour and have people over for dinner in 5mins) she runs so smooth.  Honestly I think both both this machine and the GTI are such awesome cars you just can't go wrong!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 20 September 2013, 19:47
@ Norbreck21a, even some of the 80's and 90's dance is class.  Especially stuff like Moloko.  Without the stuff back then the trance, house an dance would not be as it is now.  Good to hear the Dynaudio sub is immense.  When the wifes not the car I tend to pump up the volume and bass.  But when she's in the car it can be almost inaudible to bats and dogs even. 

Cannot wait to my hands on my own car. 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 20 September 2013, 21:14
Gave the dynaudio on mine a workout on the way home tonight (I'm much older than most  :grin:, so do I tend to favour 80's and 90's dance music). So had Robert Miles, Snap and Moloko on, and I have my equalizer set to Dynaudio Dynamic and the sub to level 4, and I thought it was going to blow the windows out.

The bass is so deep you can feel it thumping, but doesn't distort at all, and the high are so clear and pure. I absolutely love the Dynaudio and so far it one of my favorite options that I chose.

On my test drive I was playing Now that's what I call music 90's dance to test Dynaudio. There, I said it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 20 September 2013, 22:19
Kind of regret not speccing the dynaudio
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 20 September 2013, 22:25
Kind of regret not speccing the dynaudio

 You could always get the amp from the accessories brochure if your not happy with the quality. Probably not quite as good as the Dynaudio but wouldn't be far off
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 21 September 2013, 09:25
Praise The Lord, my car has just been dropped off at the dealers, going in tomorrow to have a quick look, can collect mid week but I am away so it will be Friday I think, very excited now  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 21 September 2013, 09:36
Praise The Lord, my car has just been dropped off at the dealers, going in tomorrow to have a quick look, can collect mid week but I am away so it will be Friday I think, very excited now  :laugh:

 :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: nice one!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-Newbie on 21 September 2013, 10:53

Have been meaning to do this for a while now so here goes.

I can summarise it in one word.....amazing!!

In fairness, I have never owned a GTI before and my previous car was a Toyota Avensis i.e. much less power there so this was not a step up.....more of a rocket boost up!!

Performance
Although I have only done 250 miles I haven't really had much time to test it but have pushed it a bit here and there and just going by that I have been blown away!! What is scary is how willing it goes so quick and not only that, it's so damn stable. In my old car if I thrash it I am holding on for dear life as it gets a but uncomfortable especially when i get to a bend. Going around bends.....bloody hell, I took an exit off a motorway at 70 miles an hour without realising.....I used to struggle doing that at 40 in my old car.

I am averaging 31mpg and that's not driving it hard so I can imagine it will be worse when it's run in but hey I didn't buy the car to drive it slow.

Interior
This is one thing that I so love about this car even over previous models.....the interior is so good lookin. Unlike the Beemer which looks unorganised and out of place (I was considering the 1 series and 3 series saloon at one stage) this interior seems like VW have really though about the driver and I feel that the cabin is wrapped around me. Even the dash is curved slightly and feels effortless to use. The drivers seat is very comfortable and the steering wheel feels so good and great to use. Sorry if I am sounding a bit over excited but that's how I feel about it. In fairness I have been lusting over a GTI for like 20 years so after a looooong wait my dream has finally come true and have been able to afford one!!

Ok getting back on track the lights and infotainment system are so great. I was able to sync my iPhone effortlessly and it works a treat. I am still discovering things everyday! The internal lights and really stunning without being over bearing.

Exterior
What a sexy looking car......one thing I hate about sports cars is some are way over the top. Also some look so over complicated that it looks ugly but the GTI looks ballzy but at the same time classy!! Every time I look at the car it puts a smile on my face and I can't wait to drive it. Also a lot ppl on here like to keep the car spotless which in fairness when clean the car is stunning but to be honest I don't mind the car lookin a bit dirty as it makes it look like a hard @ss hahhaa I am weird i know and having said that I will be getting it detailed regularly.

Don't like
Nothing at all......it is perfect for what I want from a car. There 2 things that are annoying and that is the automatic handbrake so I have disabled it. The Nav turns the music down when it wants to tell me I need to turn but am sure I can turn the volume off. Oh yeah I hate running in the car!! I didn't buy it to drive like a grandma so bit by bit i am pushing it and trying to vary the speeds as much as possible as per the advice on here and in the manual.

General
I am sure I read this here somewhere, I also find myself paranoid that the car will get scratched or stolen to the point I am waking up in the middle of the night checking on the car! The wife thinks i am insane and need medical attention coz to her its a bit of metal on wheels which I then threatened her with divorce if she says that again. I am thinking of getting a CCTV camera setup in the driveway.

Anyway that's about it from me.....what I will say is that this car is worth the wait...you will NOT be disappointed!!

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 21 September 2013, 11:00
Excellent write up mate! It's a cracker isn't it!! And I  :grin: at the waking up and looking at the car - I'm constantly looking out the window checking it (my wife also thinks I'm losing the plot!)

Looks awesome in that colour as well!!  Start giving it some more beans!  :laugh:

My missus took my car earlier to go on her park run - she said when she was driving back two chavs in a Saxo clocked the car and she said it was like they were watching a tennis ball fly past, their heads moving watching my car go by with their mouths open while pointing - brilliant! I didn't buy the car to flash off or get looks, but that kind of reaction is pretty  :cool: (even if it is from chavs  :laugh:)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 September 2013, 11:09
My missus took my car earlier to go on her park run - she said when she was driving back two chavs in a Saxo clocked the car and she said it was like they were watching a tennis ball fly past, their heads moving watching my car go by with their mouths open while pointing - brilliant! I didn't buy the car to flash off or get looks, but that kind of reaction is pretty  :cool: (even if it is from chavs  :laugh:)

Give it 7 years until your used car is in their price range and they'll find some novel way of ruining the looks with some tat from Halfords - then you will be open mouthed when you see it, for a very different reason!  :grin:

I just noticed a highly annoying little high pitched squeak that seems to be coming from the suspension below 40mph - like a rubbery squeak/underwater gurgle. Thought it might be the fuel sloshing about in the tank bbuut pretty sure it is the suspension. I will be going for a look to check those transport spring cones aren't still in place!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 21 September 2013, 11:35
Not having much luck at the moment are you! Hopefully it's nothing!

Yeah, they were in a "suped" up Saxo  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 21 September 2013, 11:40
Thought I'd add my photos into here. Not as shiny as some of yours. Waiting on the arrival of some cleaning products then will give it a full clean down.

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab194/kyle_l_brown/IMG_4908_zps19ea758f.jpg)
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-Newbie on 21 September 2013, 11:43
Looks awesome KyleB....great pics!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 21 September 2013, 11:46
Very, very nice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 21 September 2013, 11:55
Cheers guys, VERY happy with it. Can't stop finding excuses to go out!

Have even found myself looking forward to going to work because of the drive.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 September 2013, 12:19
Have even found myself looking forward to going to work because of the drive.

Me too, but once i'm at work the feeling dissipates...because i'm at work! Going to miss mine when i'm on my hols next week. Very stealthy in black.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 21 September 2013, 12:52
Have even found myself looking forward to going to work because of the drive.

Me too, but once i'm at work the feeling dissipates

Haha know that feeling all too well!

We'll have to organise a NE meet up and get all the Golfs together for a Photoshoot.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 21 September 2013, 13:28
Beautiful car Kyle! Loving the black 3 door and those Santiagos! Of course, I've a soft spot for GTD's :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 21 September 2013, 13:57
Stunning car!! Looks great in black, and the wheels are  :cool:

I know what you mean about excuses to go out, I even went up with the missus to do the weekly shop at tescos earlier just cause I wanted a drive - first time in 6 months  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 21 September 2013, 14:49
Lovely Kyle! Congratulations pal  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 21 September 2013, 15:16
Very nice all these pics.Have any of you with new cars got leather?Would love to see if you have.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 21 September 2013, 15:25
Very nice all these pics.Have any of you with new cars got leather?Would love to see if you have.


In this very thread!  ;)


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.450 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.450)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Berelli on 21 September 2013, 16:28
Pick mine up today, and I am very impressed. The drive and power is stunning and the car has an all round fantastic solid feel about it. People still waiting stick with it..... it will be worth it in the end.

Bye for now... going for a drive!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 21 September 2013, 17:25
Thanks Jimble,the leather looks good with the red stitching,might consider it when the time comes.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 21 September 2013, 19:42
Looks awesome kyleb plus that's what I've ordered. Well with 5 doors and 18s Wednesday needs to come around quickly.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 21 September 2013, 19:43
Cheers for all the positive comments guys!

Looks awesome kyleb plus that's what I've ordered. Well with 5 doors. Wednesday needs to come around quickly.

You'll not be disappointed mate.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 21 September 2013, 19:53
Just taken mine out for a proper blast. This thing is unreal, the grip levels are fantastic, honestly. Glad I can't drive like that normally ie. in rush hour as my tyres wouldn't be lasting very long  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HD on 21 September 2013, 20:05
Anyone tell me whether Kyleb's is the flat black or metallic black??
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snoopy on 21 September 2013, 21:53
Have even found myself looking forward to going to work because of the drive.

Me too, but once i'm at work the feeling dissipates

Haha know that feeling all too well!

We'll have to organise a NE meet up and get all the Golfs together for a Photoshoot.
What you need is a job were your car can easily be seen from your office window. Meens you can look out the window and smile every so often. Not that I ever do that of cause lol.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: andyk11 on 21 September 2013, 22:29
Praise The Lord, my car has just been dropped off at the dealers, going in tomorrow to have a quick look, can collect mid week but I am away so it will be Friday I think, very excited now  :laugh:

 :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: nice one!

Mine's with the dealer now... getting it on Friday too :laugh:  these last few weeks have been agony!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: me109 on 21 September 2013, 23:05
KyleB... wish I went for them wheels now.. Doh! Looks sweet.

gti-newbie... I had my pride and joy stolen in Feb this year. Investing in cctv may seem odd but it don't after someone has taken it from you. anything to try keep the skum at bay helps even if only a tiny bit..


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 21 September 2013, 23:30
Congrats GTi-newer and KyleB.  Both are stunning... The black looks really menacing!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-Newbie on 22 September 2013, 09:13
A few more pics of the beast!!

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 22 September 2013, 09:33
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EliteBajan on 22 September 2013, 11:07
A few more pics of the beast



GTI-Newbie Congratulations

I wanted to know how you find the colour? I have ordered solid Black so that I could afford the Dynaudio but never actually saw the colour in the flesh so to speak.

It does look excellent in the photos but how do think it compares to the Pearl Black?

Mines still not built yet (BW37) but still hoping I'll get it mid to late October.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 22 September 2013, 11:33
GTi-Newbie & KyleB... Great looking Motors & Pic's fellas!  :cool: Loving the Black look. Have fun....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 22 September 2013, 12:57
GTi-Newbie & KyleB... Great looking Motors & Pic's fellas!  :cool: Loving the Black look. Have fun....

The Black GTI/GTD look very stealthy and Darth Vader like and the pure white, very Storm Trooper :)

Saw a very dirty white GTI in MK yesterday and spotted it instantly in the distance, really does stand out amongst the crowd.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 22 September 2013, 13:05
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully  :grin:

How many doors are you going for mcmaddy? I'm sure you can't wait?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 22 September 2013, 13:26
Just emailed the dealer asking when I can collect impatient now knowing its in the UK but I'm still driving around in a powder blue beetle
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-Newbie on 22 September 2013, 15:12
A few more pics of the beast



GTI-Newbie Congratulations

I wanted to know how you find the colour? I have ordered solid Black so that I could afford the Dynaudio but never actually saw the colour in the flesh so to speak.

It does look excellent in the photos but how do think it compares to the Pearl Black?

Mines still not built yet (BW37) but still hoping I'll get it mid to late October.
Thanks.

Well my order was a solid black andi also never saw the colour then a stumbled across a dealership who had the spec I wanted in their showroom bt with the metallic version so I ended up cancelling and buying this one! Before then. Was trying o find out what I looked like nod there have been a few posts on here of solid black but it's very hard to tell the difference via pics so I suggest you gomit a dealership and I a sure they will have a car that is solid black. I am told you can only tell in the sunlight so get herself down to a VW dealership.

Re the colour I.e. I find it great lookin....a pain to keep clean buti don't mind a dirty looking car as it makes it looks ballzier...on the other hand when it's spotless it looks the dogs!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snoopy on 22 September 2013, 16:53
They do look good in black  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 September 2013, 17:25
They do look good in black  :cool:

To be fair most cars look good in black, they are just a bugger to keep clean and it's almost impossible to hide/avoid the deaded swirls
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 22 September 2013, 17:46
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully  :grin:

How many doors are you going for mcmaddy? I'm sure you can't wait?

Sam, has your tracker changed from 3 weeks yet?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 22 September 2013, 18:02
They do look good in black  :cool:

To be fair most cars look good in black, they are just a bugger to keep clean and it's almost impossible to hide/avoid the deaded swirls

That is spot on - had the metallic phantom which looked amazing when clean but very dusty and flat when not and next car was Brilliant Black which again looks amazing when clean but does suffer from those swirls and goes quite flat again when dirty and also any bird mess instantly stands out.

Really like Black cars hence 2 back to back, but anyone choosing them if want full effect you will need a regular cleaning regime.

Gone for Pure White this time and this will obviously get dirty too but hopefully in a different way where overall effect of car is not so compromised.

Will be doing the GTechniq P1 - C2V3 - Smart Fabric initiation and hoping that keeps it going through winter months as doubt I will wash car more than once every 6 weeks.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 22 September 2013, 18:23
Black is by far the best colour, but its got to be semi clean at least.  I saw a regular mk7 in black the other day and it didn't look new like it should have, looked older and rather naff.  Reason was it needed a good clean!  If that had been a silver car, for example, with the same dirt it would have looked great.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 22 September 2013, 19:12
Praise The Lord, my car has just been dropped off at the dealers, going in tomorrow to have a quick look, can collect mid week but I am away so it will be Friday I think, very excited now  :laugh:

 :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: nice one!

Mixed emotions today, been for a quick look at the car at the dealers today, it's just as it came off the transporter yesterday, sounded very nice as they reversed it up to the open showroom door, but to my horror there is a section of the right hand side skirt that looks like a dog has been chewing at it.

I have attached a picture, it's about 3 inches long, salesman says he had not noticed it, glad I went in now, but surely it would have been picked up on PDI?

I have said I want it sorting, whether that is a new one or repaired I don't know, can they repair plastic damaged like that? Other option is insist on new but how long will that take to come!

I have been mulling it over all day and need to ring back tomorrow, there is always something!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jdx045rgo6i1eg4/2013-09-22%2011.00.42.jpg
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DougL on 22 September 2013, 19:20
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 22 September 2013, 19:27
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...

Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 22 September 2013, 19:35
Of course the salesman didn't notice it, not like its job or anything, what con merchants they are  :rolleyes:

Good job you spotted it, defo make sure they fix that before you take delivery. On the plus side, the car looks the nuts !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 22 September 2013, 20:44
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully  :grin:

How many doors are you going for mcmaddy? I'm sure you can't wait?

Sam, has your tracker changed from 3 weeks yet?

I should be so lucky Valenni! It's been showing "Build in Progress" now for 2 weeks and the blurb with 4 weeks delivery to the dealer. Agnews rang me a week and a half ago to say it was at build station 1, so it could still be a lump of metal  :angry:

Any word on your car yet?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 22 September 2013, 20:58
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...

Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered  ;)


They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snoopy on 22 September 2013, 21:11
They do look good in black  :cool:

To be fair most cars look good in black, they are just a bugger to keep clean and it's almost impossible to hide/avoid the deaded swirls
I agree but I think its a colour that works well on the mk7 imo and im just not a fan of white cars as white cars were always reps cars when I was younger. Its also a very very popular choice which would make me consider a different colour anyway.
I also own a non metallic black car so know exactly what you meen about the upkeep.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 22 September 2013, 21:16
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...

Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered  ;)


They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?

I was hoping for Friday collection, I will get on to them in the morning, I'd rather it be right before I collect it though
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 22 September 2013, 21:33
picking my gtd up on Tuesday night.... hopefully  :grin:

How many doors are you going for mcmaddy? I'm sure you can't wait?

Sam, has your tracker changed from 3 weeks yet?

I should be so lucky Valenni! It's been showing "Build in Progress" now for 2 weeks and the blurb with 4 weeks delivery to the dealer. Agnews rang me a week and a half ago to say it was at build station 1, so it could still be a lump of metal  :angry:

Any word on your car yet?

Mate that's crazy! I thought we were both going at the same time! I got a calls Wednesday the 11th to say it was in transit. ($ weeks). 5 days later it changed to 3 weeks and the dealer confirmed it was in Emdan waiting on a boat to Grimsby, then a drive to Liverpool on the transporter and another boat to Belfast!

Give them a call in the morning, my build took 3 days!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 September 2013, 21:34
They do look good in black  :cool:

To be fair most cars look good in black, they are just a bugger to keep clean and it's almost impossible to hide/avoid the deaded swirls
I agree but I think its a colour that works well on the mk7 imo and im just not a fan of white cars as white cars were always reps cars when I was younger. Its also a very very popular choice which would make me consider a different colour anyway.
I also own a non metallic black car so know exactly what you meen about the upkeep.

I was never a fan of white cars myself but some of the modern cars just seem to suit it so well. My previous 3 cars have all been black and at the outset the colour is fantastic but it shows every slight mark.

The only other colour I would have considered would have been CSG but it's probably likely to suffer from the swirl marks as well.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EliteBajan on 22 September 2013, 22:45
GTI-Newbie I'll have to pay more attention to these threads!! Sorry I didn't realise that you had got a DBP GTI.

I've already been into my local dealership but they didn't have a single solid black  not even amongst the used cars.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 23 September 2013, 09:22
I have attached a picture, it's about 3 inches long, salesman says he had not noticed it, glad I went in now, but surely it would have been picked up on PDI?

Of course the salesman didn't notice it, not like its job or anything, what con merchants they are  :rolleyes:

Wash your mouth out Matchboy, not all salesmen are incompetent or just want your money  :laugh: :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 23 September 2013, 09:50
It's official I have just spoken to my dealership, I am collecting my baby at 5.00pm Wednesday evening. Now I'm excited. I have to order my valet in stuff get everything prepped. Tomorrow will fly as I'm in meetings all day in Luton. Roll on Wednesday.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 23 September 2013, 09:51

Of course the salesman didn't notice it, not like its job or anything, what con merchants they are  :rolleyes:

Wash your mouth out Matchboy, not all salesmen are incompetent or just want your money  :laugh: :whistle:

What was I thinking!  I know all salesman are honest as the day is long!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 23 September 2013, 12:15
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...

Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered  ;)


They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?

Latest from dealer is that they are going to put a new one on, pick car up Monday now, maybe they are giving themselves a bit of extra time in case the new skirt takes as long to get here as the car did  :laugh:

Plan tomorrow is to go in and sign up finance and confirm that it's a new one that will be fitted, I then tell them I will want to see the old one as well when I pick the car up  :wink:

Of course I trust them ..............  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Blades72 on 23 September 2013, 13:55
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...

Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered  ;)


They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?

Latest from dealer is that they are going to put a new one on, pick car up Monday now, maybe they are giving themselves a bit of extra time in case the new skirt takes as long to get here as the car did  :laugh:

Plan tomorrow is to go in and sign up finance and confirm that it's a new one that will be fitted, I then tell them I will want to see the old one as well when I pick the car up  :wink:

Of course I trust them ..............  :whistle:

Make sure you also check that they have removed all the transport blocks, a fair few on here have not had theirs removed!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 23 September 2013, 14:29
What was I thinking!  I know all salesman are honest as the day is long!  :laugh:

As long as a December day in Greenland?  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 23 September 2013, 14:55
Funny but true story.

When we recently collected the wife's new Blue GT at the end of July, we part exchanged her old 2011 Polo 6R SEL as part of the deal. Now as you may have guessed, I'm a bit anal with the condition of my cars, so the Friday night before collection, I gave the wife's Polo a final detail. A good snow foam, wax with AF Tripple, and a top coat of Werkstat Jett trigger. It looked like it had just come out of the showroom.

When I dropped it off the next day, about 6 of the sales force (no joke), came out to look at the Polo and couldn't believe the condition it was in for a 2½ year old car. Well apparently it only took 25mins of us giving them the keys and it was sold - straight there and then, to a lady that saw it and fell in love with it. When she asked how "they" got the paintwork so glossy, they told her it had had the Autoglym Lifeshine package  :shocked: - and then proceeded to sell her a £150 Lifeshine package with the car!!

So yeah, honest as the day is long...... :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 23 September 2013, 15:25
Yeah thats not miss selling at all. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 23 September 2013, 16:39
Anyone tell me whether Kyleb's is the flat black or metallic black??

I can tell you its the Metallic Black mate.

Pain in the arse to keep clean  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HD on 23 September 2013, 20:05

Is GTI-Newbie's the metallic black too?? Wanted to see them both to compare (flat black & metallic black) not seen many flat blacks and my local dealer doesn't have any cars in flat black neither.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-Newbie on 24 September 2013, 19:44

Is GTI-Newbie's the metallic black too?? Wanted to see them both to compare (flat black & metallic black) not seen many flat blacks and my local dealer doesn't have any cars in flat black neither.

Yeah mine is metallic black too.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 24 September 2013, 19:57
I wouldn't worry too much about that damaged plastic, your dealer will more than likely just replace it. I know it's a pain! If it were me, I'd probably take delivery and take it back for replacement when the part arrives. Ask for some compensation (tank of fuel maybe?) for the inconvenience...

Yeah I am going to call him in the morning once he has had chance to show it to the body shop, I don't mind them repairing it in the short term but am going insist on a new one when they can get it delivered  ;)


They'll be able to get a replacement trim piece within a day or two and it's only screwed on (i think) so shouldn't be a problem, when did you want to collect it?

Latest from dealer is that they are going to put a new one on, pick car up Monday now, maybe they are giving themselves a bit of extra time in case the new skirt takes as long to get here as the car did  :laugh:

Plan tomorrow is to go in and sign up finance and confirm that it's a new one that will be fitted, I then tell them I will want to see the old one as well when I pick the car up  :wink:

Of course I trust them ..............  :whistle:

Been in today, car was in workshop having PDI so I had another snoop around it, I love it already.

Went to body shop and grabbed the guy in charge and questioned him about the skirt, he was aware and said he was changing it for new, happy days, pick it up Monday, can't wait  :laugh:

Must say, the leather which Mrs D dug her heels in for looks the absolute boll@cks with the dark interior and roof lining, very happy  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 September 2013, 23:06
I'm a new arrival to Mexico. Just got to wor hotel and surveying the complimentary minibar. The holiday starts here, missing driving the GTD already.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 24 September 2013, 23:08
I'm a new arrival to Mexico. Just got to wor hotel and surveying the complimentary minibar. The holiday starts here, missing driving the GTD already.

Forget the GTD. Complimentary mini bar!! Get drinking  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 September 2013, 23:31
I'm a new arrival to Mexico. Just got to wor hotel and surveying the complimentary minibar. The holiday starts here, missing driving the GTD already.

Forget the GTD. Complimentary mini bar!! Get drinking  :grin:

Just about to check out one of the many proper bars, don't drink much in the room after first arrival whilst unpacking. Just having a Dos Equis now!  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 24 September 2013, 23:37
I'm a new arrival to Mexico. Just got to wor hotel and surveying the complimentary minibar. The holiday starts here, missing driving the GTD already.

Forget the GTD. Complimentary mini bar!! Get drinking  :grin:

Just about to check out one of the many proper bars, don't drink much in the room after first arrival whilst unpacking. Just having a Dos Equis now!  :tongue:

Good man. Enjoy the holiday!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 25 September 2013, 07:57
Today is the day  :grin: 5pm is the time. Cannot wait.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 25 September 2013, 08:01
Today is the day  :grin: 5pm is the time. Cannot wait.

Great! Get out there and enjoy yourself   :grin: :grin:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tommygund on 25 September 2013, 16:52
Dealer just rang me to say mine has arrived and would I like to go in and sign on the dotted line tomorrow for a possible Friday collection. I'm now a little excited at the prospect of finally replacing the Volvo. Been a great car, but has nothing on this.  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 25 September 2013, 20:22
Right so picked it up and it's the sh1t.

Too dark for pics did take a few (quality is sh!te, sorry!) - all I can say is that this car was so, so worth waiting for!  I'm so impressed with the cabin in the dark - it looks like amazing in the dark absolutely  brilliant!!

I'll do a review of how it drives tomorrow as I'm so knackered now    The car is ridiculously good however!!

The kit, folding mirrors keyless start the settings my oh my are there things you can tweak.

http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps2b66de97.jpg

http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/9b4f6b43-8dc2-4a9c-8eb4-d001829283b2_zps2aa21d14.jpg

http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zpsa4c39a99.jpg

More pics when I can

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 25 September 2013, 20:32
Congrats on the new car! They are amazing.

Ps so glad you put the word 'the' in the sentence below as I almost misread it in disbelief  :grin:

Right so picked it up and it's the sh1t.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 25 September 2013, 20:39
Looking forward to your review!! It's the nuts isn't it!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 25 September 2013, 20:50
I see you went swapped tartan seats for tartan trousers then? Cool lol

Love the lights on this car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 25 September 2013, 21:14
It's easy to say its worth the wait but in all black it's stunning. The dealer had ppl wanting to buy it today. It's the first one sold in birmingham gti or gtd. It's my first new car and whilst the experience was a drab the car is.... Well I was thrown back by it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 25 September 2013, 21:14
It's easy to say its worth the wait but in all black it's stunning. The dealer had ppl wanting to buy it today. It's the first one sold in birmingham gti or gtd. It's my first new car and whilst the experience was a drab the car is.... Well I was thrown back by it.

Awesome, well done Misterp!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 25 September 2013, 21:16
It's easy to say its worth the wait but in all black it's stunning. The dealer had ppl wanting to buy it today. It's the first one sold in birmingham gti or gtd. It's my first new car and whilst the experience was a drab the car is.... Well I was thrown back by it.

Awesome, well done Misterp!

J

Thanks j now onto the arduous task of giving it a proper clean tomorrow after work or first thing Friday morning.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 25 September 2013, 21:16
A quick picture from today..

(http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg639/thefpvadventures/DSC_0215copy_zps1da54835.jpg) (http://s1247.photobucket.com/user/thefpvadventures/media/DSC_0215copy_zps1da54835.jpg.html)

We should have a MK7 pictures thread in the sticky, would be good so we can post random pictures of our cars  :smiley:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 25 September 2013, 22:11
Sorry for more pics  :laugh: but here's my motor after its detailing - the pics don't do it justice, the red is so deep its brilliant - my p!ss poor photography skills are letting the side down!

Bonus point if you can spot the missus!  (And don't say the bald bloke  :grin: - that's my car man!)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Waxed/4384ae42-ef40-4dd5-bb78-0cc41bc4121e_zps8ab97d09.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/Waxed/4384ae42-ef40-4dd5-bb78-0cc41bc4121e_zps8ab97d09.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Waxed/aacdae18-7017-4c03-bea6-8a5eaf2ec68b_zpse632ab28.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/Waxed/aacdae18-7017-4c03-bea6-8a5eaf2ec68b_zpse632ab28.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Waxed/9b7436bb-81e6-447b-b525-b666c22fcae5_zpsde8f2a63.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/Waxed/9b7436bb-81e6-447b-b525-b666c22fcae5_zpsde8f2a63.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Waxed/91c17f49-cc93-4596-9996-6325de16e72a_zps5bf6ec2f.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/Waxed/91c17f49-cc93-4596-9996-6325de16e72a_zps5bf6ec2f.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Waxed/2e480e4e-a234-4273-b0ae-0bca971bd145_zpse9762be5.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/Waxed/2e480e4e-a234-4273-b0ae-0bca971bd145_zpse9762be5.jpg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Waxed/image4_zps3b9470ad.jpeg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/Waxed/image4_zps3b9470ad.jpeg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Waxed/image8_zps1e2a5753.jpeg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/Waxed/image8_zps1e2a5753.jpeg.html)

(http://i1328.photobucket.com/albums/w540/matchboyGTI/Waxed/image9_zpsc5ee4812.jpg) (http://s1328.photobucket.com/user/matchboyGTI/media/Waxed/image9_zpsc5ee4812.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 25 September 2013, 22:15
Those wheels really do look great!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 25 September 2013, 22:23
Stunning Mark! Your man looks like he has done a great job and as Bill says the wheels are awesome!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 25 September 2013, 22:29
Thanks chaps! He was well worth the money!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 25 September 2013, 22:39
Thanks chaps! He was well worth the money!

Car looks good those rims look amazing. The detailer has surely done a job there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 25 September 2013, 23:02
Dude that is immense!! Lovely mate.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 26 September 2013, 09:19
Fantastic car matchboy, looks amazingly shiny after detailing. However, I will not mention your photography "skills"  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 September 2013, 10:22
However, I will not mention your photography "skills"  :grin:

 :grin: I missed my calling!  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 26 September 2013, 13:00
So after spending what seemed like an age looking out of the window last night making sure it was safe and it really was there. I drove it in to work this morning. My initial thoughts during my 5 mile commute were as follows:

On initial start up it sounds very quiet, well in comparison to my previous a3 diesel.
Handling is amazing so intuitive and easy to manoeuvre. Picks up speed with ease and I can see how you can get carried away by planting your foot because it sounds good. I'm trying to keep it up to 3000rpm at the moment. The media system is easy to use as is the hooking up the good ol' iPhone. The settings, I think I'm going to need a good day to set it the way I want it.

Absolutely love the drl looks the bees knees.

On my commute in I normally hit 37-45mpg. I didn't get above 29mpg that's prob because of the running in.

Also car set to long service 20000 miles. Eventhough I got the three service pack. I called the dealer and he said we have noted it on out system for you to bring it in after 10000 or 12 months.

My only gripe would be and I don't know if it's the setting is the mirror dropping to show the curb on reverse. Currently only the passenger side drops on reverse not the driver side. What if I'm parking with the driver side close to the curb. Can this be changed to both in the settings?

Also whilst I adore the all black look, I can see how hard it will be to maintain it or well it will be a labour of love.

One thing I must add is that it's head and shoulders above the other cars in the office car park and that's coming from my CEO. Who drives a 525d fully loaded. He said he may go an get one next.

I will try and upload More detailed pics tomorrow after i've given it a proper clean. Also, a more in depth review after I take it to Welshpool and back for the weekend.

For those of you waiting you will not be disappointed. I guarantee it. I've just made an excuse to go home just so I can drive it again.

If anyone can't tell I'm absolutely  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 September 2013, 13:06
Also car set to long service 20000 miles. Eventhough I got the three service pack. I called the dealer and he said we have noted it on out system for you to bring it in after 10000 or 12 months.

My only gripe would be and I don't know if it's the setting is the mirror dropping to show the curb on reverse. Currently only the passenger side drops on reverse not the driver side. What if I'm parking with the driver side close to the curb. Can this be changed to both in the settings?

Nice write up!  Glad you're enjoying your new motor!!!  Worth the wait eh!

The point about the service interval is an excellent one - I also made sure I specified this prior to pick up as otherwise they'll put you on a long life service, and then you won't get your money's worth from the service pack!

Question on the dipping mirror - what setting do you have the nob on to make this happen?  Doesn't work on mine and it should.  Also, I'm pretty sure only the passenger side mirror moves down and not on the driver's side.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 26 September 2013, 13:10
Glad your lovin it mate! Don't think i've read a bad word about the car itself yet other than a couple of gripes. :cool:

FYI it's only the passenger side mirror that dips not the drivers side.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 September 2013, 13:10
Regarding the driver mirror, presumably the assumption is that you need it in normal position to see what traffic is approaching while you parallel park.  In theory it rare that you parallel park on the drivers side, but as we all know theory isn't always representative of reality.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 26 September 2013, 13:14
Also car set to long service 20000 miles. Eventhough I got the three service pack. I called the dealer and he said we have noted it on out system for you to bring it in after 10000 or 12 months.

My only gripe would be and I don't know if it's the setting is the mirror dropping to show the curb on reverse. Currently only the passenger side drops on reverse not the driver side. What if I'm parking with the driver side close to the curb. Can this be changed to both in the settings?

Nice write up!  Glad you're enjoying your new motor!!!  Worth the wait eh!

The point about the service interval is an excellent one - I also made sure I specified this prior to pick up as otherwise they'll put you on a long life service, and then you won't get your money's worth from the service pack!

Question on the dipping mirror - what setting do you have the nob on to make this happen?  Doesn't work on mine and it should.  Also, I'm pretty sure only the passenger side mirror moves down and not on the driver's side.

The knob has to be on the left mirror mate, put it in reverse and set the mirror where you want it for reversing then when you drive forward above 5mph it'll go back to it's normal position.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 September 2013, 13:50
The knob has to be on the left mirror mate, put it in reverse and set the mirror where you want it for reversing then when you drive forward above 5mph it'll go back to it's normal position.

Excellent, I didn't know that so I'll get onto that as soon as I get into the car tonight - thanks mate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 26 September 2013, 13:58
Hi Misterp - I enjoyed your right up. Like many of the others waiting those bits of insight and keeping us motivated through these 'difficult times'  :huh:

Will be interesting to see how your weekend drive goes.....make sure you give us all the full de-brief. Congrats again!

Si

P.s. Funny you mention the works car park....I was thinking something very similar the other day. The new GTI will look the b@@@ocks. Only problem being some flash consultant has an Aston Martin which may have the beating of the new gti when she comes. :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 26 September 2013, 15:15
I was out at lunchtime (had an errand to run into the town centre). One the way out, I approached a set of traffic lights which were on red. It was a dual carriageway and I was in the inside lane about 3 cars back from the lights.

In the outside lane approached a Black 10 plate Focus ST, loaded with young lads (4 up). You know the sort, blacked out (totally) rear windows, black allows, big bore exhaust. Well quite worryingly, as they approached the back of my car they stopped, a good 30 feet from the lights and held up the cars behind. I looked in my mirror to see what they were doing and they were all pointing at my car with both passenger side windows now opened. Very slowly (like 2 miles per hour), they gradually drew level with me, and the front passenger, with a big grin on his face, just shouted to me "niceeeeeeeee" and gave me thumbs up. Moments later they were gone, doing about 70 in a 40 zone !

That's about the 4th time something like that has happened. These MK7's seem to be drawing lots of admiring looks  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 September 2013, 15:24
I was out at lunchtime (had an errand to run into the town centre). One the way out, I approached a set of traffic lights which were on red. It was a dual carriageway and I was in the inside lane about 3 cars back from the lights.

In the outside lane approached a Black 10 plate Focus ST, loaded with young lads (4 up). You know the sort, blacked out (totally) rear windows, black allows, big bore exhaust. Well quite worryingly, as they approached the back of my car they stopped, a good 30 feet from the lights and held up the cars behind. I looked in my mirror to see what they were doing and they were all pointing at my car with both passenger side windows now opened. Very slowly (like 2 miles per hour), they gradually drew level with me, and the front passenger, with a big grin on his face, just shouted to me "niceeeeeeeee" and gave me thumbs up. Moments later they were gone, doing about 70 in a 40 zone !

That's about the 4th time something like that has happened. These MK7's seem to be drawing lots of admiring looks  :smiley:

How the hell did you not nail it from the lights and show them up!?  No way I could of resisted it!  Obviously only up to 40mph mind....  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hobojim on 26 September 2013, 15:28
Drag race central!

How could you not ?

Opportunities like that do not come around very often!

Honestly say I am disappointed..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 26 September 2013, 15:47
Because I was boxed it with 2 cars in front of me, and a whole heap of cars behind him so I couldn't get out.....believe me I wanted too  :grin: :grin:

Sorry guys, let the side down..................I'll get my coat.......
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 15:54
Because I was boxed it with 2 cars in front of me, and a whole heap of cars behind him so I couldn't get out.....believe me I wanted too  :grin: :grin:

Sorry guys, let the side down..................I'll get my coat.......

Aye that's right, get the excuses in early  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 September 2013, 15:54
Because I was boxed it with 2 cars in front of me, and a whole heap of cars behind him so I couldn't get out.....believe me I wanted too  :grin: :grin:

Sorry guys, let the side down..................I'll get my coat.......

We'll let you off as we thought you were side by side with no cars in front of you!  :laugh:

Annoyingly, you would have destroyed them as well - ST is slower plus with 4 chavs in the car even more so!  Ah well, next time!!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 26 September 2013, 16:13
I was out at lunchtime (had an errand to run into the town centre). One the way out, I approached a set of traffic lights which were on red. It was a dual carriageway and I was in the inside lane about 3 cars back from the lights.

In the outside lane approached a Black 10 plate Focus ST, loaded with young lads (4 up). You know the sort, blacked out (totally) rear windows, black allows, big bore exhaust. Well quite worryingly, as they approached the back of my car they stopped, a good 30 feet from the lights and held up the cars behind. I looked in my mirror to see what they were doing and they were all pointing at my car with both passenger side windows now opened. Very slowly (like 2 miles per hour), they gradually drew level with me, and the front passenger, with a big grin on his face, just shouted to me "niceeeeeeeee" and gave me thumbs up. Moments later they were gone, doing about 70 in a 40 zone !

That's about the 4th time something like that has happened. These MK7's seem to be drawing lots of admiring looks  :smiley:

How the hell did you not nail it from the lights and show them up!?  No way I could of resisted it!  Obviously only up to 40mph mind....  :whistle:

Ha ha, just pictured the scene - brilliant!

As for the drag race, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was a fact that the naughty chav mobile that is the ST had a better 0-60 more like 6 seconds compared to the gti which is half a second slower. However, I take on board that the 4 lads may have added some weight.

So would the race between norbreck and the ST actually have gone in our favour? this is where we need the vote function....who wins - norbreck or ST.??

Note - chavs probably averaged just 9 stone each  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 September 2013, 16:18
As for the drag race, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was a fact that the naughty chav mobile that is the ST had a better 0-60 more like 6 seconds compared to the gti which is half a second slower.

ST3 is 0-60 in 6.5 secs.  If Norbreck has the PP then his GTI will do it in 6.4 (6.5 otherwise) - but its closer to 6 to be honest in reality - so the extra weight of 4 chavs means he would have p!ssed on them!  :laugh:

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 September 2013, 16:22
As for the drag race, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was a fact that the naughty chav mobile that is the ST had a better 0-60 more like 6 seconds compared to the gti which is half a second slower.

ST3 is 0-60 in 6.5 secs.  If Norbreck has the PP then his GTI will do it in 6.4 (6.5 otherwise) - but its closer to 6 to be honest in reality - so the extra weight of 4 chavs means he would have p!ssed on them!  :laugh:

Norbreak is in a GTD, so 7.5 seconds officially?  Or do we reckon the GTD is closer to 7?  And I guess he is in the running in period making it possibly a little slower and he probably didn't want to give it full revs just yet.  However, he does have the DSG and when he has run it in my money would probably be on his GTD to embarrass the ST!

Although, depends which model ST doesn't it?  I assume a mk2.  Also if they've modified it, that could work for or against! hehe.

Interestingly, the new Fiesta ST (which I think is a damn good car) also has a quoted 7.5 second 0-60.  So a GTD vs a Fiesta ST should be a pretty interesting race!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 16:30
We don't know how heavy Norbreck is either. He may have to disclose this vital info  :grin:

For all we know he could be the weight of 4 chavs. Only joking pal
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 26 September 2013, 16:31
Will be interesting to see our new GTD/I owners now tell us how they have got on in races up and down the country.....sounds like a potential new thread!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hobojim on 26 September 2013, 16:36
A modded old mk2 ST is a dangerous thing! they are ridiculously fast, and the 5 pot gives them a good torque advantage too. Seriously watch out for them! I was going to get one, but no cruise control and hefty tax made me change my mind.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: lambo1984 on 26 September 2013, 16:39
Great write up Misterp looking forward to the pics. Mine arrived at the dealers 2day and i pick up next thrusday getting excited now so i hope it all worth the wait. :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 26 September 2013, 17:03
We don't know how heavy Norbreck is either. He may have to disclose this vital info  :grin:

For all we know he could be the weight of 4 chavs. Only joking pal

You can buggar off........nosey bast*rd  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

And yes, as Bill said, I'm still running the GTD in at the moment so wouldn't have raced him yet anyway. But I tell you what, even though I'm taking it easy, even at this very light mileage, the GTD feels bloody quicker than 7.5 seconds !

**edit**

Gotta be quick to catch me out bill....unless your a chav driving a focus ST  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 September 2013, 17:04
We don't know how heavy Norbreck is either. He may have to disclose this vital info  :grin:

For all we know he could be the weight of 4 chavs. Only joking pal

You can buggar off........nosey bast*rd  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Bit harsh there.

Heh heh, I think you quoted the wrong post!  Its Craig who needs to bugger off right? :whistle:

EDIT: You ninja'd me there with that correction! :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 26 September 2013, 17:05
As for the drag race, correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was a fact that the naughty chav mobile that is the ST had a better 0-60 more like 6 seconds compared to the gti which is half a second slower.

ST3 is 0-60 in 6.5 secs.  If Norbreck has the PP then his GTI will do it in 6.4 (6.5 otherwise) - but its closer to 6 to be honest in reality - so the extra weight of 4 chavs means he would have p!ssed on them!  :laugh:


Norbreak is in a GTD, so 7.5 seconds officially?  Or do we reckon the GTD is closer to 7?  And I guess he is in the running in period making it possibly a little slower and he probably didn't want to give it full revs just yet.  However, he does have the DSG and when he has run it in my money would probably be on his GTD to embarrass the ST!

Although, depends which model ST doesn't it?  I assume a mk2.  Also if they've modified it, that could work for or against! hehe.

Interestingly, the new Fiesta ST (which I think is a damn good car) also has a quoted 7.5 second 0-60.  So a GTD vs a Fiesta ST should be a pretty interesting race!

Well a video on YouTube records a GTD 0-60 in 6.8 seconds which is impressive
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 26 September 2013, 17:41
No drag racing until you've run your engines in!  Leave him alone  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 26 September 2013, 17:59
Thanks monsta, I was feeling very unloved there for a moment  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 18:42
We don't know how heavy Norbreck is either. He may have to disclose this vital info  :grin:

For all we know he could be the weight of 4 chavs. Only joking pal

You can buggar off........nosey bast*rd  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

And yes, as Bill said, I'm still running the GTD in at the moment so wouldn't have raced him yet anyway. But I tell you what, even though I'm taking it easy, even at this very light mileage, the GTD feels bloody quicker than 7.5 seconds !

**edit**

Gotta be quick to catch me out bill....unless your a chav driving a focus ST  :grin:

Sorry pal. Couldn't resist.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 26 September 2013, 18:54
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.

Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.

Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 19:40
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.

Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.

Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.

No they shouldn't be on when your driving. Just switch them off
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 26 September 2013, 19:43
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.

Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.

Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.

No they shouldn't be on when your driving. Just switch them off

I have tried they remain on pressed all the buttons no good.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 19:49
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.

Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.

Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.

No they shouldn't be on when your driving. Just switch them off

I have tried they remain on pressed all the buttons no good.

That doesn't sound right. I take it they go off when you turn off the ignition
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tommygund on 26 September 2013, 20:07
Finally going to pick my GTI up tomorrow. 3.30 cannot come quick enough! The time has nearly arrived!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 26 September 2013, 20:13
Tommy - lots of photos and insight pls. You j@mmy sod!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 26 September 2013, 21:10
Norbreck21a would definitely have nailed them with one of these tuning boxes:
https://www.facebook.com/tdituning?hc_location=timeline

235 bhp
494Nm

Can that be right?

Maybe I should ask this in the TDI section.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: lambo1984 on 26 September 2013, 22:02
Lambo how are you going to wait that long. You my friend need to be rewarded for your patience.

Matchboy re the mirrors when reversing, you need to activate it in the setup section of the car.

Also just noticed on my way home the rear reading lights are on is this standard.

I'm telling you mate think we all need a medal and VW need a slap for making us wait so long. I asked my dealer if I could have it the weekend but he's saying it takes 4 days to PDI and tax to arrive is he having me on do u think? Or could it be because I'm leasing it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 26 September 2013, 22:17
Yeah he's having you on. Couple of hours to PDI and you drive out without the tax. It comes via the post now!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tuscan on 26 September 2013, 22:20
Finally picked my GTD up 2 days ago!

I havent had chance to take pictures yet I will give it a good clean on Sunday and then take some. 

1st impressions.......I love it!

It looks ace, it is standard black with the standard 18" alloys and it looks the dogs!  I actually prefer the GTD exhaust to the split GTI exhaust.
Inside the build quality is amazing and feels so solid.

I can't seem to get the hang of the auto handbrake, it seems to stay on sometimes when i try to pull off? Maybe a fault but prob user error. 
The mpg is terrible also!  I have only done 120 miles but averaged 38mpg.  I know I have put the hammer down a bit and a lot is around town but compared to what VW quoted that is terrible!

Only a short review,  it was well worth the wait!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: lambo1984 on 26 September 2013, 22:42
Yeah he's having you on. Couple of hours to PDI and you drive out without the tax. It comes via the post now!!

Think il be making a phone call tomorrow then :angry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 September 2013, 23:16
Will be interesting to see our new GTD/I owners now tell us how they have got on in races up and down the country.....sounds like a potential new thread!

Until the coppers have a read and start looking out for us!  :laugh:

My bad Norbreck, but I still reckon you would have caned them in the GTD, particularly with DSG!

I'd love to know the real 0-60 times, just been out on a quiz night and with not much traffic on the roads I had a serious blast and it's ridiculously quick!  Particularly when 2 chavs in a fiesta tried their luck - not a chance in hell boys..... :whistle:  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 26 September 2013, 23:18
Particularly when 2 chavs in a fiesta tried their luck - not a chance in hell boys..... :whistle:  :cool:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisJL on 26 September 2013, 23:27
Particularly when 2 chavs in a fiesta tried their luck - not a chance in hell boys..... :whistle:  :cool:

Haha done the same when going to a national strip with a poser in a beemer (sorry bear  :smiley:) trying a sneaky undertake, no chance  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 26 September 2013, 23:54
Yeah he's having you on. Couple of hours to PDI and you drive out without the tax. It comes via the post now!!

Think il be making a phone call tomorrow then :angry:

You need to get onto it first thing. My car arrived at the dealership around 12.30 on Tuesday It was ready Wednesday afternoon and collected at 5
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: barrym381 on 26 September 2013, 23:55
Will be interesting to see our new GTD/I owners now tell us how they have got on in races up and down the country.....sounds like a potential new thread!

Until the coppers have a read and start looking out for us!  :laugh:

My bad Norbreck, but I still reckon you would have caned them in the GTD, particularly with DSG!

I'd love to know the real 0-60 times, just been out on a quiz night and with not much traffic on the roads I had a serious blast and it's ridiculously quick!  Particularly when 2 chavs in a fiesta tried their luck - not a chance in hell boys..... :whistle:  :cool:
get it to a local drag strip find out  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 27 September 2013, 15:20
So I finally got round to giving my batmobile the clean that it wanted to.
Snow foam with ultimate snow foam, then wash with gtechniq gwash, then dry and sealed with gtechniq c2v3

Now this is my first new car and my first time I have detailed a car properly. I am up for constructive criticism.
If someone can see any probs with the body from the pics.

Snow foam

http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps107c3638.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps00dc290b.jpg

Snow foam Washed off

http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps9fd43928.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps5be412d1.jpg

After the wash and gtechniq c2v3

http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zpsf9822794.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps191ef208.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zpsf9cb4262.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps7c579edd.jpg

After gtechniq leather treatment
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zpse0633665.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps6d5bb939.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps0cecc746.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zps1280b769.jpg
http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p689/misterp86/image_zpsc26bb801.jpg


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 27 September 2013, 15:44
Misterp....looks awesome!!! Lucky you. Leather looks the bollocks too
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 27 September 2013, 15:50
Looks excellent!  Great work on the detailing too!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: philgage78 on 27 September 2013, 15:53
Hi,
My build week confirmed as w/c 220913 (this week) but on track my order it hasn't changed to say build in progress, checked with dealer and he says it's still on track but obviously i'm nervous, should I be?
Did this happen to anyone else?
Cheers
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 27 September 2013, 15:55
Hi,
My build week confirmed as w/c 220913 (this week) but on track my order it hasn't changed to say build in progress, checked with dealer and he says it's still on track but obviously i'm nervous, should I be?
Did this happen to anyone else?
Cheers

Come join this thread... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259860.0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 27 September 2013, 16:20
Matchboy virginvwman thanks guys. It's hard work I now know why ppl pay to get it done. But it's a labour of love.

The dealer valeted it contrary to my instructions. It wasn't as hard to clean cos if it but the swirls were peeing me off. The gtechniq is so easy to use. And it feels glass like once applied
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 27 September 2013, 22:02
Love the GTD leather interior Misterp! I've gone for leather in mine, IF I ever get it!  :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Itshimself on 28 September 2013, 13:43
Folks,

Long time follower but have never come on here - new GTI Performance coming next week at long last.... Reading that lots of you are detailing new arrivals. I haven't done this before - can anyone recommend a good manual for this or even a good firm that will do it for me (maybe Northern Ireland crew could help?)
Cheers in advance and btw your chariots are all looking spectacular, I am like a kid at Christmas here...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 28 September 2013, 18:00
Folks,

Long time follower but have never come on here - new GTI Performance coming next week at long last.... Reading that lots of you are detailing new arrivals. I haven't done this before - can anyone recommend a good manual for this or even a good firm that will do it for me (maybe Northern Ireland crew could help?)
Cheers in advance and btw your chariots are all looking spectacular, I am like a kid at Christmas here...

Seek and ye shall find....

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=78.0

Plenty of help in that part of the forum mate. :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Itshimself on 29 September 2013, 00:00
Thanks mate much appreciated!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 30 September 2013, 19:39
Finally picked her up tonight! Quick showroom photo, it's dark now so will take some more tomorrow.

First impressions after a 25 mile drive back on some nice roads -

Sounds very nice, deep and throaty
Glad I picked leather
Feels so solid on cornering (kept it in Sport)
Zenons are so bright
Love the wing mirror lights shining down to illuminate as you lock or unlock
Really like the interior lighting and instrument lighting

Looking forward to the drive to work tomorrow  :laugh:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fnnewiq4swoa54p/2013-09-30%2018.16.27.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 30 September 2013, 19:45
Finally picked her up tonight! Quick showroom photo, it's dark now so will take some more tomorrow.

First impressions after a 25 mile drive back on some nice roads -

Sounds very nice, deep and throaty
Glad I picked leather
Feels so solid on cornering (kept it in Sport)
Zenons are so bright
Love the wing mirror lights shining down to illuminate as you lock or unlock
Really like the interior lighting and instrument lighting

Looking forward to the drive to work tomorrow  :laugh:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fnnewiq4swoa54p/2013-09-30%2018.16.27.jpg

Mate congratulations. Worth the wait right? Looking good.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 30 September 2013, 19:48
Finally picked her up tonight! Quick showroom photo, it's dark now so will take some more tomorrow.

First impressions after a 25 mile drive back on some nice roads -

Sounds very nice, deep and throaty
Glad I picked leather
Feels so solid on cornering (kept it in Sport)
Zenons are so bright
Love the wing mirror lights shining down to illuminate as you lock or unlock
Really like the interior lighting and instrument lighting

Looking forward to the drive to work tomorrow  :laugh:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fnnewiq4swoa54p/2013-09-30%2018.16.27.jpg

Mate congratulations. Worth the wait right? Looking good.

Well worth it :laugh: can see this being a long and lasting relationship already  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ian.C on 30 September 2013, 19:50
Looks very nice.......identical to ours visually....I cannot wait....

Ian
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Aidey on 30 September 2013, 19:57
Nice mate, cant wait for mine :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 30 September 2013, 20:21
Looks the nuts - I look forward to a detailed review!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 30 September 2013, 20:42
"NICE!!! :cool:" White is becoming a very popular colour. ENJOY!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: cheets7 on 30 September 2013, 22:32
Looking real nice there!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Blades72 on 30 September 2013, 23:40
Looking good Dully, will have to keep an eye out for you driving round   :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 01 October 2013, 08:58
"NICE!!! :cool:" White is becoming a very popular colour.

Its a bit more than popular, almost everyone has ordered white.

I saw a chart that showed over 50% of Golf GTI/Ds are White.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DougL on 01 October 2013, 09:23
Makes me glad I ordered red. The only other colour that floated my boat in any way was Carbon Steel, just wasn't willing to shell out the extra £500+ for it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 01 October 2013, 10:00
Looks amazing Dully!

I agree about the colours, for me it was down to the Red or White, but I went white as it looks the mutts nutz with the black panoramic roof.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 01 October 2013, 13:58
monkeyhanger, regarding the  c2v3 treatment I sprayed about four times per large panel. It appears that the rear has attracted loads of dust but it's just sitting on it but you can really see it in black. Should this be happening and in your opinion would you treat it again midway through winter or leave it for the full 8 months.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 October 2013, 15:26
monkeyhanger, regarding the  c2v3 treatment I sprayed about four times per large panel. It appears that the rear has attracted loads of dust but it's just sitting on it but you can really see it in black. Should this be happening and in your opinion would you treat it again midway through winter or leave it for the full 8 months.

My dads DBP is going strong 3 months after 1 coat. Muck just slides off with washing. No reason to doubt the claimed longevity of 8 months so far. Mine got an extra body coat a week after first application, my wheels have had 3 coats. The Golf body shape seems to attract muck to the back end, and poor draining on the rear bumper seems to attract water marks on the top of the bumper where it meets the boot lid. Nothing we can really do about that.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 01 October 2013, 19:20
Finally picked her up tonight! Quick showroom photo, it's dark now so will take some more tomorrow.

First impressions after a 25 mile drive back on some nice roads -

Sounds very nice, deep and throaty
Glad I picked leather
Feels so solid on cornering (kept it in Sport)
Zenons are so bright
Love the wing mirror lights shining down to illuminate as you lock or unlock
Really like the interior lighting and instrument lighting

Looking forward to the drive to work tomorrow  :laugh:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fnnewiq4swoa54p/2013-09-30%2018.16.27.jpg

Will definitely take some more pictures and a better review soon but at the moment I am spending too much time just driving it, it has been said before but you guys still waiting need to hang on in there as it is worth it.

Latest observation, glad I did not specify the upgrade audio as I am driving it with no sounds on so I can listen to that lovely engine note  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HD on 03 October 2013, 19:32
Finally picked my GTD up 2 days ago!

I havent had chance to take pictures yet I will give it a good clean on Sunday and then take some. 

1st impressions.......I love it!

It looks ace, it is standard black with the standard 18" alloys and it looks the dogs!  I actually prefer the GTD exhaust to the split GTI exhaust.
Inside the build quality is amazing and feels so solid.

I can't seem to get the hang of the auto handbrake, it seems to stay on sometimes when i try to pull off? Maybe a fault but prob user error. 
The mpg is terrible also!  I have only done 120 miles but averaged 38mpg.  I know I have put the hammer down a bit and a lot is around town but compared to what VW quoted that is terrible!

Only a short review,  it was well worth the wait!


Any pics of it up mate?? Been looking for one sporting the standard black??

Thanks.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: lambo1984 on 03 October 2013, 22:04
Woooo finally picked up my golf gtd DBP and all I can say is what a car it's a absolute ANIMAL! Looks well better in the flesh anyone still waiting hold tight believe me it worth waiting for.  Il post pics on the weekend once I've cleaned it. What a vehicle!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_Jeff on 03 October 2013, 22:37
I both love and hate looking at this thread...... Love it when I see the beast I'm going to be picking up and hate it that I haven't picked it up yet!!

Not sure it'll be as good as the first time I heard the v8 @ 8,500 rpm on my M3... :whistle: but certainly very excited!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 03 October 2013, 22:45
I both love and hate looking at this thread...... Love it when I see the beast I'm going to be picking up and hate it that I haven't picked it up yet!!

Not sure it'll be as good as the first time I heard the v8 @ 8,500 rpm on my M3... :whistle: but certainly very excited!!

I don't think it's quite in the same league as an M3
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_Jeff on 03 October 2013, 22:56
I both love and hate looking at this thread...... Love it when I see the beast I'm going to be picking up and hate it that I haven't picked it up yet!!

Not sure it'll be as good as the first time I heard the v8 @ 8,500 rpm on my M3... :whistle: but certainly very excited!!

I don't think it's quite in the same league as an M3

Obviously not, but at least the baby seat will go in the back of it easily (and I won't miss road tax renewal time and filling up every 200 miles).

Although I did find this video that I did, god I forgot how good it sounded

(http://emob54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/cupra_jeff/th_005ea27e.jpg) (http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/cupra_jeff/?action=view&current=005ea27e.mp4)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 04 October 2013, 10:17


Although I did find this video that I did, god I forgot how good it sounded


My god is that your drive?!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_Jeff on 04 October 2013, 10:42


Although I did find this video that I did, god I forgot how good it sounded


My god is that your drive?!  :laugh:

Haha....  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: allycat45 on 04 October 2013, 20:15
Here's my new baby, picked her up this afternoon. First impressions - GRRREATTT !  :cool: :cool: :cool:


(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030018_zps597fd4e3.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030018_zps597fd4e3.jpg.html)

(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030019_zps8892a6a4.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030019_zps8892a6a4.jpg.html)

(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030022_zps3aa48540.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030022_zps3aa48540.jpg.html)

(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030023_zps4204f2a0.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030023_zps4204f2a0.jpg.html)

(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030024_zps15151916.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030024_zps15151916.jpg.html)

(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030025_zps0d2013dc.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030025_zps0d2013dc.jpg.html)

(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030026_zps2232ce69.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030026_zps2232ce69.jpg.html)

(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030027_zpscbbda869.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030027_zpscbbda869.jpg.html)

(http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w649/allycat451/P1030028_zps60716a4e.jpg) (http://s1334.photobucket.com/user/allycat451/media/P1030028_zps60716a4e.jpg.html)

Driving impressions to come later, but so far fantastic.

The Carbon Steel Grey colour is lovely and it seems to change shade quite significantly depending on the lighting. The missus is well chuffed if a little scared when she had a quick blast down the country lanes. The GTI is now a little dirty (lots of puddles) but having a full detail done on Thursday. Dealer just washed it down and nothing else, as instructed.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 04 October 2013, 20:28
Really do like the look of that, very very nice mate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 04 October 2013, 20:40
Congrats AlleyCat... CSG looks stunning!

Was that  a CSG GTD at the side as well?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 04 October 2013, 21:11
 :cool: :cool: :cool:
Second impressions will be even better.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 04 October 2013, 21:13
Oh that looks so nice, really can't wait to get mine now ! Looking forward to some updates over the weekend Alleycat.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 04 October 2013, 21:20
I like the 'I'm ready to go home now' thing.

I didn't get that but then it was July, just everyone in the whole place letching.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 04 October 2013, 21:53
CSG is looking very well indeed!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Aidey on 04 October 2013, 22:00
yes really smart, dont think i'll get the blue cover treatment at my dealer, cant wait to try the dsg out for myself
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 05 October 2013, 00:28
Alleycat wow is all I'm going to say looks beautiful. Had me thinking I should of gone with the carbon grey. Enjoy. Look forward to hear knob your initial thoughts.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: pauliem on 05 October 2013, 11:29
Literally just picked up my Oryx White GTI with PP - have to go to a wedding right now (actually I am going to be late due to picking the car up).

Will post some pictures tomorrow - I've only done a few miles in it, but all good so far.  Don't regret the Oryx White, it looks amazing.  If I could upload a quick photo from my phone I would. But not sure how to do it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 05 October 2013, 13:48
Really like that CSG - looks stunning!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: linc-dub on 05 October 2013, 16:46
Dully - Looks good, will keep an eye out for it in Lincs!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_Jeff on 05 October 2013, 18:14
Really like that CSG - looks stunning!!

Second that...... Looks great!! Looking forward to write up about the driving experience
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 06 October 2013, 07:53
Would be great to finally see a Oryx White GTI in photos as I am still waiting for mine and would love to see what I have to look forward to.  If there's one thing VW do really well it's keeping people waiting.  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: chazzypuk on 06 October 2013, 10:16
Hi guys,

Does anyone have any pictures of a white GTD with a pano roof? (Their own cars rather than showroom ones). I have one on order and would like to see one for real. Not see any pictures of pano-roofs yet!

The wait for my car is killing me!

Cheers...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snoopy on 06 October 2013, 13:07
Are any of the 4 black GTDs I see regular in Newcastle on here?
The one with the 19s looks very nice
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: pauliem on 06 October 2013, 14:16
Hi All,

Picked up my GTI yesterday, full album here:

http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/library/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI

Some highlights:

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab108/pauliem78/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5898_zps3242f24d.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/media/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5898_zps3242f24d.jpg.html)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab108/pauliem78/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5899_zps33267064.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/media/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5899_zps33267064.jpg.html)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab108/pauliem78/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5895_zpsbd453862.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/media/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5895_zpsbd453862.jpg.html)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab108/pauliem78/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5891_zps56b65217.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/media/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5891_zps56b65217.jpg.html)

Hard to capture how nice the Oyrx White is in photos - in the sun it looks absolutely stunning. So far I am not actually sure if I prefer it to my Scirocco, feels very high and more disconnected from the road.  The media system does not seem to work as well with my iPhone as the previous one.

Overall I think it is a cracking car, but I have not driven it enough to give a proper opinion yet.  It is an amazing colour though and don't regret paying the extra for the "special" paint.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 06 October 2013, 14:32
Looks stunning ! The colour I chose before changing my mind..... :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 06 October 2013, 14:55
@pauliem the car looks stunning mate. I can see how difficult the special white is to photograph - I thought it was PW. Better in the flesh eh.

I too share your concerns about the GTI driving position being higher than the Scirocco + slightly less connected to the Tarmac (still bought one though). It could be the electronic steering which will take some getting used to and is very different than the mechanical old school Scirocco.

Enjoy  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 06 October 2013, 15:00
Looks awesome mate! Make sure you've got the red collar lead if you're having trouble with your iPhone, it works a treat.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 06 October 2013, 15:49
That Oryx looks really good.  Could instantly see it was something more than the PW in the first pic, bet its even better in person.  Congrats. :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MM087 on 06 October 2013, 16:15
Cant wait for my Oryx GTD  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 06 October 2013, 19:23
@Hawaii-Five-O The Scirocco is also electronic power steering. Could be the variable tooth steering rack.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: pauliem on 06 October 2013, 22:44

I too share your concerns about the GTI driving position being higher than the Scirocco + slightly less connected to the Tarmac (still bought one though). It could be the electronic steering which will take some getting used to and is very different than the mechanical old school Scirocco.


Hopefully it is just a case of getting used to the steering.  The straight line speed and torque is actually pretty incredible.  Overtaking takes no effort whatsoever.

In terms of the cornering, just felt the Scirocco would really dig its wheels in on the corners and you could feel it pulling itself out.  I've pushed the Golf hard'ish around a couple of corners and it didn't struggle pulling out, but I didn't have as much confidence in it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 07 October 2013, 09:43
Here's my new baby, picked her up this afternoon. First impressions - GRRREATTT !  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Nice to see a CSG instead of White.  Congrats, looks fantastic - can't wait to get mine next month!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 October 2013, 12:54
I also came from a Scirocco, and know exactly what you are saying. The Scirocco felt low and squat, whereas the Golf felt like.....well a Golf. However, after a few weeks I started to realise just how good this MK7 MQB chassis really is, and how old the MK5 chassis (that the Rocco is built on) really is.

The Rocco (even with DCC) would quite often crash into potholes, and did have a tendency for understeer, whereas the GTD, is just brilliant. The DCC in comfort mode just feels like you are driving a limousine, and in sport mode, it just grips like a limpet, no understeer, no screeching of tyres, no fuss, just round and onto the next bend. I've learned over the last few weeks to really trust the chassis and the variable ratio steering, and when you do, you realise just how much quicker the car is across country than the Scirocco (and I absolutely loved that car).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dervy on 08 October 2013, 09:58
Hi guys,

Does anyone have any pictures of a white GTD with a pano roof? (Their own cars rather than showroom ones). I have one on order and would like to see one for real. Not see any pictures of pano-roofs yet!

The wait for my car is killing me!

Cheers...
you can see mine on page 29 of this thread
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 08 October 2013, 20:35
Hi guys,

Does anyone have any pictures of a white GTD with a pano roof? (Their own cars rather than showroom ones). I have one on order and would like to see one for real. Not see any pictures of pano-roofs yet!

The wait for my car is killing me!

Cheers...
you can see mine on page 29 of this thread


Actually I just picked my GTD today! Here are some quick crappy pics, but I love this machine!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/valen_ni/2013-10-08181654.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/valen_ni/media/2013-10-08181654.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/valen_ni/2013-10-08181634.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/valen_ni/media/2013-10-08181634.jpg.html)


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 08 October 2013, 20:49
Very nice Valenni,  the GTD silver stripe, wheels and pano roof are a winning combo
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: e.l.s on 08 October 2013, 20:50
Stunning, hope ours looks as good in red  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 08 October 2013, 20:58
Very nice Valenni,  the GTD silver stripe, wheels and pano roof are a winning combo
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 08 October 2013, 21:37
Looks 'Awesome' mate :cool: the black Pano Roof against the White bodywork certainly works well!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: harryhackenbacker on 08 October 2013, 21:40
Would someone be Kind enough to do a pic with the pan roof open side on please  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 08 October 2013, 22:36
Awesome. Wish i had specced the pano roof.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 08 October 2013, 22:44
Would someone be Kind enough to do a pic with the pan roof open side on please  :wink:

Thanks folks, I do love it. It was either the red or white with the pano roof that looks especially awesome.

I will take another photo with the roof open tomorrow harry.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 08 October 2013, 22:52
Wow, looks quality! The pano roof looks the t1ts on a white car!  :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 08 October 2013, 23:04
Valenni, white and pano #winningcombo. Looks quality congrats. Was it worth the wait?? :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 08 October 2013, 23:09
How much was the pano option?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 09 October 2013, 08:55
Valenni, white and pano #winningcombo. Looks quality congrats. Was it worth the wait?? :wink:

Well worth it mate. Coming from a 4X4 to this is a massive difference. I drive the wife's new beetle the odd time, so it's more like that but more responsive. (If that makes sense).

I think the Pano roof was £900 as I recall?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 09 October 2013, 09:14
Valenni, white and pano #winningcombo. Looks quality congrats. Was it worth the wait?? :wink:

Well worth it mate. Coming from a 4X4 to this is a massive difference. I drive the wife's new beetle the odd time, so it's more like that but more responsive. (If that makes sense).

I think the Pano roof was £900 as I recall?

Wow Valenni! just come in to work this morning (opened up the forum as you do!) and seen your amazing GTD. Looks fantastic and the pano roof really suits the white car.  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 09 October 2013, 09:54
Looks brilliant Valenni.... health to drive and enjoy  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 09 October 2013, 09:57
Cheers lads. Dare I ask about your own Sam?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 09 October 2013, 10:21
Cheers lads. Dare I ask about your own Sam?

Well the latest is that it changed to 'In Transit' over night! I suppose that is good news as long as it doesn't sit 4 weeks on the docks before getting shipped. It took from the 11th September to build it, so only going by my experience of VW so far.

On the positive side, I have 2 executives from VW ringing me today!

So how are you enjoying the GTD??!! :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 09 October 2013, 12:45
Mine has just reached UK shores today but not booked in to the compound yet.  I guess Sam you have now got to look forward to the next long wait of when will it leave for the UK and how long will it sit at Emden waiting for a boat?  The 3 Weeks predicted by the Tracker should be taken with a pinch of salt from my personal experience.  Best of luck and hope you get yours soon.  It is getting agonising, waiting for our cars.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 09 October 2013, 13:01
Mine has just reached UK shores today but not booked in to the compound yet.  I guess Sam you have now got to look forward to the next long wait of when will it leave for the UK and how long will it sit at Emden waiting for a boat?  The 3 Weeks predicted by the Tracker should be taken with a pinch of salt from my personal experience.  Best of luck and hope you get yours soon.  It is getting agonising, waiting for our cars.

Well that's great news Brenbo, at least your car is now in the UK, so just a short drive to your dealer   :wink: Well, I'm hoping these VW people that are due to ring today can get things speeded up for me. Would hate to think it would be sat on the docks for another few weeks waiting for a ship.

I'm sure you will enjoy your car when you get behind the wheel soon. Don't forget the pics :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: scottyvw on 09 October 2013, 13:30
Hi all,

Just picked up my TR GTD this morning and I absolutely love it. I have waited since the 1st May (BW37) and although a frustrating wait, it's all worth it once you see it gleaming. Got a free Lifeshine, which I was worried the dealer might wreck the paint after reading some of the posts on here, but they have actually done a fantastic job in preparing the car. Thought the rear camera was missing at first, but it's definitely there!!!

Still haven't stopped smiling! Coming from a Ford Fiesta Zetec S TDCi, it's a million times better in all areas. I have been frustrated like most on here with the wait, it really is worth it.

Unfortunately now have to go to work and all I want to do is setup my Radio Logos!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 09 October 2013, 14:32
Nice one Scotty, great job isn't it? Sexy as fook.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 09 October 2013, 15:25
Good stuff!  Don't forget the pics!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hobojim on 09 October 2013, 17:00
Yes pictures please guys. Keep me going. I'm off to the states for 5 weeks with work just as the dealer thinks my bw38 car might be ready. So I'll be collecting 25 weeks after I ordered.....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 19:39
Finally picked it up  :laugh: Carbon grey 5 door Gti, keyless, winter pack and I've got the biggest smile on my face right now, best car I've had in years  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 19:56
image
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DorsetDave on 09 October 2013, 20:00
Just had the morning off to go to my dealer at Poole to see my new pride and joy in the car-pound. Really excited and can't wait to pick it up. Hopefully you can see photos by using the link. If not, can anyone advise how to upload?

http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/a37e422aaac3ff0aa10517c196f84364_zpsc7383798.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 20:02
Just had the morning off to go to my dealer at Poole to see my new pride and joy in the car-pound. Really excited and can't wait to pick it up. Hopefully you can see photos by using the link. If not, can anyone advise how to upload?

http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/bf374161e0ead8a1000c2fb50791baba_zpsc761cb66.jpg
just had the same problem !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DorsetDave on 09 October 2013, 20:04
Just used a revised Photobucket link. You can now scroll through the photos.

http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/a37e422aaac3ff0aa10517c196f84364_zpsc7383798.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 09 October 2013, 20:14
On photobucket there is a link on the right side.  Click where it says "IMG" then use CTRL-V in your post and it pastes the code in for you.  Do it for each image you want to post.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 09 October 2013, 20:21
Just used a revised Photobucket link. You can now scroll through the photos.

http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/a37e422aaac3ff0aa10517c196f84364_zpsc7383798.jpg

Just highlight your link then click the insert image button above:  :grin:

(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/f573c833b6dc80e3a95dce137834a127_zps30cdc661.jpg)

(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/a37e422aaac3ff0aa10517c196f84364_zpsc7383798.jpg)

(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/bf374161e0ead8a1000c2fb50791baba_zpsc761cb66.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JohnP on 09 October 2013, 20:28
Finally picked it up  :laugh: Carbon grey 5 door Gti, keyless, winter pack and I've got the biggest smile on my face right now, best car I've had in years  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

That's brilliant Rob. It seems that the frustration of waiting so long just disappears when you get the car. Mine is still at sheerness but hopefully not long now.....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 20:44
Finally picked it up  :laugh: Carbon grey 5 door Gti, keyless, winter pack and I've got the biggest smile on my face right now, best car I've had in years  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

That's brilliant Rob. It seems that the frustration of waiting so long just disappears when you get the car. Mine is still at sheerness but hopefully not long now.....
you are going to be so pleased with it John, maybe we can get the first double photo on here as I only live in Horley !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 09 October 2013, 20:59
Just had the morning off to go to my dealer at Poole to see my new pride and joy in the car-pound. Really excited and can't wait to pick it up. Hopefully you can see photos by using the link. If not, can anyone advise how to upload?

http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/a37e422aaac3ff0aa10517c196f84364_zpsc7383798.jpg

Looking good Dave, soon be behind the wheel, you will not be disappointed.

Looks like she is definitely sat up on the front end on those transport pucks, start annoying the dealer about making sure they are removed until they threaten to shove them up your @rse, that generally means the penny has dropped  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 21:02
http://s952.photobucket.com/

Hopefully I've done this right ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 09 October 2013, 21:07
http://s952.photobucket.com/

Hopefully I've done this right ?

No.  :laugh: Go into photobucket and click on the photo you want to post. On the right hand side it says "Links to share this photo" Click Direct.

Post it in here, highlight it then click the icon above, below the Bold sign which says insert image.

Or follow this guide Here: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 21:47
Thanks will try tomorrow with a clear head, sorry I'm not very good with this tech stuff !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 21:54
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps93a620f4.jpg(http://)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 09 October 2013, 22:08
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps93a620f4.jpg[ img][/img]

You've pressed the insert image button after the link that's what [ img][/img] is at the end.
Highlight your link then press insert image button and it inserts the proper IMG code like this: [img ]http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps93a620f4.jpg[/img]  without the spaces which automatically gives the picture.

(http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps93a620f4.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 22:10
Ok thanks for doing it for me    :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 09 October 2013, 22:12
No bother. Car looks lovely
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 09 October 2013, 22:25
Very nice mate. Everytime i see black it makes me almost regret my pure white order.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 22:30
Very nice mate. Everytime i see black it makes me almost regret my pure white order.
thanks, it's actually carbon grey, does look black in the photo though. Will attempt to get some better pics on here tomorrow !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 09 October 2013, 22:32
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps93a620f4.jpg(http://)

This post cracked me up (due to the ones preceding it) :grin:

But nice car rob! :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JohnP on 09 October 2013, 22:38
Fabulous looking car Rob. I can see why you are so pleased! Who did you use for the detailing? I've found someone in Charlwood through google I was planning to use
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 22:40
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps93a620f4.jpg(http://)

This post cracked me up (due to the ones preceding it) :grin:

But nice car rob! :wink:
thanks Bill, this is all bit new to me (as if you couldn't tell!!)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 09 October 2013, 22:45
Fabulous looking car Rob. I can see why you are so pleased! Who did you use for the detailing? I've found someone in Charlwood through google I was planning to use
my business unit is opposite a company in South Godstone so used them, the photo really doesn't do the colour any justice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 09 October 2013, 22:51
Very nice mate. Everytime i see black it makes me almost regret my pure white order.
thanks, it's actually carbon grey, does look black in the photo though. Will attempt to get some better pics on here tomorrow !

My apologies. Im looking on my iphone and it doesnt agree with the new forum haha.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DorsetDave on 10 October 2013, 07:37
Thanks P3asa for sorting out the photos. Here's a couple more:-

(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/a66d0151e1997c58c61df7cdec837d30_zpsa33d24b3.jpg)

(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag57/dorsetdc/golf%20GTI/fb43c9f5c0db069f6263bc87f1bd30a8_zpsb0f3d714.jpg)

And thanks Dully for the advice on the transport pucks.  Will make sure they are removed. And to avoid confusion, my colour is diamond black  :smug:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 10 October 2013, 07:52
Very nice Dave. Black is without doubt the best colour on a brand new car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DorsetDave on 10 October 2013, 08:09
Just noticed that the wing mirrors are not folded. Can that be changed in the setup on the MFD?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 10 October 2013, 08:15
It may be that the cars not locked  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dirvy on 10 October 2013, 22:56
Quote from: LJS7 on 09 October 2013, 22:25
Very nice mate. Everytime i see black it makes me almost regret my pure white order.
thanks, it's actually carbon grey, does look black in the photo though. Will attempt to get some better pics on here tomorrow !

The joys of CSG. Several colours in one. The connoisseurs choice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 11 October 2013, 06:54
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps2eab4ef0.jpg

Sorry guys just don't seem to be able to show the actual pictures !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 11 October 2013, 06:59
Anything to do with using an iPad ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 11 October 2013, 07:39
Anything to do with using an iPad ?

Here you go Rob

Robs Car
(http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps2eab4ef0.jpg) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/Rob2912/media/image_zps2eab4ef0.jpg.html)

(http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps58279b6c.jpg) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/Rob2912/media/image_zps58279b6c.jpg.html)

(http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zpscb6a6bc1.jpg) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/Rob2912/media/image_zpscb6a6bc1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 11 October 2013, 14:23
Cheers Craig, just doesn't seem to work for me !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 11 October 2013, 14:30
Cheers Craig, just doesn't seem to work for me !

You just need to copy and paste the IMG link Rob beside each photo. It's tricky on an iPad but if you hold your finger down on the link it will come up and say select all. Hit that and then hit copy when it appears. Go into your GTI forum thread and again put the tip of your finger in your post for a few seconds and the word paste will appear. Hit that and the link should then be pasted into your post. Once you post your pic will appear  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 11 October 2013, 15:52
It's here!!

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/chrisbed/image.jpg)

They called me and let me take it for a spin before it's ready for pick up! Weird how it has plates although it's not actually registered yet!

Love it!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: double0 on 11 October 2013, 16:10
Love the colour  :smiley: - if itsn't registered I doubt it's insured so get it back in one piece  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 11 October 2013, 16:18
Love the colour  :smiley: - if itsn't registered I doubt it's insured so get it back in one piece  :grin:
Trade plates in the window ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 11 October 2013, 17:41
It's here!!

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/chrisbed/image.jpg)

They called me and let me take it for a spin before it's ready for pick up! Weird how it has plates although it's not actually registered yet!

Love it!!!

Oooh is that Limestone?  Looks lovely!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 11 October 2013, 17:42
What colour is that? First time i've seen it on the mk7 gti.  Looks class.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 11 October 2013, 18:27
Yes limestone silver- it's fantastic !!!! So stoked!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jules Winfield on 11 October 2013, 19:07
That's a fine looking machine.  Love the colour.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dully on 11 October 2013, 19:07
It's here!!

(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/chrisbed/image.jpg)

They called me and let me take it for a spin before it's ready for pick up! Weird how it has plates although it's not actually registered yet!

Love it!!!

Looks very unique mate and very nice, driving before PDI? ................
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 11 October 2013, 19:09
That is nice.

We need some more pics...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 11 October 2013, 20:41
Yes out of pd I said I wouldn't pull the trigger until I have driven it personally so the brought it from stokes stock yard and got it ready for a blast prior to pick up (auto shine treatment etc)

(http://i40.tinypic.com/mai79y.jpg)

(http://i41.tinypic.com/117crjp.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 11 October 2013, 20:41
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 11 October 2013, 20:43
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)

Don't know - I thought it was factory  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 11 October 2013, 20:57
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)

Don't know - I thought it was factory  :laugh:

Still covered in transport wrapping.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 11 October 2013, 21:00
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)

Don't know - I thought it was factory  :laugh:

Still covered in transport wrapping.

Maybe- only had it for an hour today- spent most of that driving it :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 11 October 2013, 21:35
Looks really nice, Motorline Crawley have one that colour in the showroom.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 11 October 2013, 22:46
I see they colour coded the rear spoiler side skirts. They are usually black no? (they are on mine)

They're black in those photos. :huh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 12 October 2013, 08:52
These photos look great.  I am getting well excited about the imminent delivery of my car to the dealership next week.  I have to say the GTI looks fantastic as a 5 door car.  It does not lose any of it's overall appeal.  So many times you see cars that add the rear doors as an after thought, or try to hide them like they are ashamed of ever having anything else other than a 5 door.  It's good to see a car so well designed it looks good as both a 3 door and 5 door.

The Limestone colour looks fantastic.  If I were to chose another colour other than Oryx white LImestone Grey would be at the top of my list to choose from other than Metallic Black.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MAW73 on 12 October 2013, 08:55
The new mk7s are looking good and growing on me. Congrats to all those picking up there nice new cars. I see a nice white GTD on the m23 most some mornings into work like the alloys like the one on the previous page.

Is the headlight red stripe removable in some way? Is it inside the headlight? I'm still not keen on this. I wonder if it could be replaced with a grey or black stripe to tone it down?

(http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/Rob2912/image_zps58279b6c.jpg) (http://s952.photobucket.com/user/Rob2912/media/image_zps58279b6c.jpg.html)


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 12 October 2013, 11:07
They are inside the headlamp unit but Jean Pierre has changed his to pink so it must be possible? :)


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yVeIGFPuxHc (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yVeIGFPuxHc)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bingham67 on 12 October 2013, 13:38
Finally picked up my car from dealer today wow all i can say sorry not the best of pics but so happy right now had it on order since April 17th and im so glad i stayed in there after the reversing camera delay.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bingham67/WP_20131012_002_zps7ff00ec8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bingham67/media/WP_20131012_002_zps7ff00ec8.jpg.html)

More to follow plus the interior glad i went for leather looks so nice i am not a fan of standard seats.



Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bingham67 on 12 October 2013, 13:58
More pics

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bingham67/WP_20131012_001_zps5b24a50d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bingham67/media/WP_20131012_001_zps5b24a50d.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bingham67/WP_20131012_003_zpsdfaeb7f4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bingham67/media/WP_20131012_003_zpsdfaeb7f4.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bingham67/WP_20131012_005_zps9b3f14f7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bingham67/media/WP_20131012_005_zps9b3f14f7.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bingham67/WP_20131012_007_zps657a4051.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bingham67/media/WP_20131012_007_zps657a4051.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bingham67/WP_20131012_004_zpsd9c57748.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bingham67/media/WP_20131012_004_zpsd9c57748.jpg.html)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Aidey on 12 October 2013, 14:21
I have collected mine at last, now to get used to using a dsg for the first time...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/P1030135_zps14c6041f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/P1030135_zps14c6041f.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/welshade/P1030138_zps55f8e49d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/welshade/media/P1030138_zps55f8e49d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Nairn1980 on 12 October 2013, 16:08
Gorgeous cars guys!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 12 October 2013, 17:09
Congrats guys - they both look sweet.  Wish I'd specced the santiagos now - they look killer.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 12 October 2013, 20:45
 :cool: :cool: :cool:

I bet those that cancelled are having a moment or two of regret...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 October 2013, 22:25
:cool: :cool: :cool:

I bet those that cancelled are having a moment or two of regret...

Aye, that other thread is the wuss list!  :whistle: Hang in there all you waiters and reap the reward. VW might not deserve your money but you deserve that car!  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 12 October 2013, 22:33
Nice one Monkey.

Wish, Ummm, Shouldn't have, Sh!t what have I done list.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 12 October 2013, 23:34
Nice one Monkey.

Wish, Ummm, Shouldn't have, Sh!t what have I done list.

GolfTI, you say this a lot.  Like, a lot.  You seem to take it very personally when someone cancels.  Why do you care what anyone else drives?

Aidey, loving your white pics!  Very nice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Aidey on 12 October 2013, 23:42
Cheers Bill, its been a long wait mate, but glad its finally with me
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JohnP on 13 October 2013, 09:48
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx38/Johnrpp/image_zpsb7ddf3da.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Johnrpp/media/image_zpsb7ddf3da.jpg.html)

Collected my little beauty yesterday. Everything you guys that have yours already have said on here is true and more!! The car is just awesome. I haven't stopped smiling since I collected it  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ricepop on 13 October 2013, 10:01
Nice one Monkey.

Wish, Ummm, Shouldn't have, Sh!t what have I done list.

GolfTI, you say this a lot.  Like, a lot.  You seem to take it very personally when someone cancels.  Why do you care what anyone else drives?


There are a lot of people who have their car already mocking those who cancel after much longer waits with no progress.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 13 October 2013, 10:12
There's no way I would be mocking anyone for cancelling after having to wait so long. Especially someone who has moved on to a 135i
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2013, 11:43
Nice one Monkey.

Wish, Ummm, Shouldn't have, Sh!t what have I done list.

GolfTI, you say this a lot.  Like, a lot.  You seem to take it very personally when someone cancels.  Why do you care what anyone else drives?


There are a lot of people who have their car already mocking those who cancel after much longer waits with no progress.

Not my intention to mock, just to emphasise that the car in your hands will mitigate the wait. Some have been luckier than others with their wait (waited 23 weeks after seeing my dad order almost a week after me in the same dealership and get his in 12 weeks). I myself seriously thought about cancelling more than once but know i'd have missed out by passing on the car I got. No other car i'd rather have at my pricepoint and performance vs mpg considerations. A short test drive just doesn't compare to how good the car is all round on a day to day basis.

Mocking is a strong word for it - just a bit of lighthearted banter from most, if not all here. Sometimes it's hard to interpret the tone of typed text on the internet. I prefer to take it easy and assume everyone is just having a bit of a joke with no malice intended.

What everyone can glean from this particular thread is that everyone who's collected a GTI/GTD has been delighted with it. Despite whatever wait they had, they're all happy they stuck it out and collected.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ginnes on 13 October 2013, 11:59
A red one !

(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/grantinnes/image-25.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/grantinnes/media/image-25.jpg.html)

(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/grantinnes/image-26.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/grantinnes/media/image-26.jpg.html)

(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q158/grantinnes/image-27.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/grantinnes/media/image-27.jpg.html)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Fabio Bignose on 13 October 2013, 12:35
Well after a personal wait of 1 year and 9 days I am now delighted to be back driving this GTD!

(http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae193/fabgtd/28ea6cba-1285-45a5-b680-32be909949fc_zps5924eccc.jpg) (http://s971.photobucket.com/user/fabgtd/media/28ea6cba-1285-45a5-b680-32be909949fc_zps5924eccc.jpg.html)

My MK6 went back in Oct 2012 so I knew I had a long wait if I wanted the MK7 and it was definitely worth it.
It's genuinely better in every way from performance, refinement, materials and looks. Even minor concerns I had like the change of accelerator pedal and headrests etc are of no relevance whatsoever!!

By the way, I was driving a 1.4 diesel Auris in between GTD's in which I did 28k miles last year!! This didn't make the wait any easier... :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 13 October 2013, 13:04
Fabio: Looking very mean in CSG, like the sky outside my house right now. Yet another satisfied waitee!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 13 October 2013, 13:35
Fabio - stunning mate.  Exactly same story with me.  Mine is a company car and I got the green light last Oct (2012).  My choice was to jump in on the mk6 GTD or wait for the new mk7.  By the sounds of things it has def been worth the wait!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 13 October 2013, 14:51
First post for me so hopefully these pics work. MY GTD in Oryx has just arrived at the dealer. Ordered in April !!! Has Nav Pro, DSG, Park Assist, Dynaudio, ACC, Winter Pack, Park Assist and extra air bags. I cannot wait to pick it up  :cool:

If the pics do not work, please feel free to tell me how to do it properly!!

(http://s740.photobucket.com/user/Andy_Laight/media/Golf/IMG_2743_zpsd7ee97d3.jpg.html?o=1)
(http://s740.photobucket.com/user/Andy_Laight/media/Golf/IMG_2741_zps4725b3bc.jpg.html?o=3)
(http://s740.photobucket.com/user/Andy_Laight/media/Golf/IMG_2742_zpseeb4d606.jpg.html?o=2)
(http://s740.photobucket.com/user/Andy_Laight/media/Golf/IMG_2743_zpsd7ee97d3.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 13 October 2013, 14:54
Reply to own post, pic upload failed !!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 13 October 2013, 15:02
I think these work !!

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/Golf/IMG_2743_zpsd7ee97d3.jpg
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/Golf/IMG_2742_zpseeb4d606.jpg
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/Golf/IMG_2741_zps4725b3bc.jpg
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/Golf/IMG_2744_zps41b1412c.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 13 October 2013, 15:10
Here you go!



I think these work !!

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/Golf/IMG_2743_zpsd7ee97d3.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/Golf/IMG_2742_zpseeb4d606.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/Golf/IMG_2741_zps4725b3bc.jpg)
(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/Golf/IMG_2744_zps41b1412c.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 13 October 2013, 15:20
Cheers, how do i get them in the message body ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 13 October 2013, 15:42
The way I do it is:

Once I upload the photo to Photobucket, on the right of Photobucket there is a box "Links to share this photo"
Copy the direct link and paste them in here like you have done above.

Then just hightlight a full link and click the icon insert image above.

it will add the IMG code to your link (without the spaces)

[ img]your link[ /img]

And thats you done. Just click preview before you submit your post to see if you have did it correctly.  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 13 October 2013, 15:43
Cheers, will give that a go, next Friday(hopefully) when I pick the car up. :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 13 October 2013, 15:48
There seems to be a mistake Andy, that fine looking car should be on my driveway  :grin: Looks lovely.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 13 October 2013, 15:49
Some stunning pics appearing around here.

 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 13 October 2013, 16:14
There seems to be a mistake Andy, that fine looking car should be on my driveway  :grin: Looks lovely.

Looked nice when I saw it yesterday, in the rain. i cannot wait to see it after PDI and in the sunshine :cool: Can't wait to drive it too...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HD on 13 October 2013, 16:30

Anyone taken delivery of the flat black yet??
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 13 October 2013, 18:16
Some top cars on here chaps, good work! They all look the nuts!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 13 October 2013, 18:19
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx38/Johnrpp/image_zpsb7ddf3da.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/Johnrpp/media/image_zpsb7ddf3da.jpg.html)

Collected my little beauty yesterday. Everything you guys that have yours already have said on here is true and more!! The car is just awesome. I haven't stopped smiling since I collected it  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
looks superb John, will keep an eye out for you around Horsham area !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 13 October 2013, 18:21
Finally picked up my car from dealer today wow all i can say sorry not the best of pics but so happy right now had it on order since April 17th and im so glad i stayed in there after the reversing camera delay.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bingham67/WP_20131012_002_zps7ff00ec8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bingham67/media/WP_20131012_002_zps7ff00ec8.jpg.html)

More to follow plus the interior glad i went for leather looks so nice i am not a fan of standard seats.

I recognise that dealership  :wink: I'll keep an eye out for you on the roads Bingham!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 13 October 2013, 22:41
Coming in think and fast chaps. they are all looking good. At this rate we are going to need a meet.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bingham67 on 14 October 2013, 09:59
Finally picked up my car from dealer today wow all i can say sorry not the best of pics but so happy right now had it on order since April 17th and im so glad i stayed in there after the reversing camera delay.

More to follow plus the interior glad i went for leather looks so nice i am not a fan of standard seats.

I recognise that dealership  :wink: I'll keep an eye out for you on the roads Bingham!

Take it you bought yours from same place? its Letchworth VW
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 14 October 2013, 12:23
Finally picked up my car from dealer today wow all i can say sorry not the best of pics but so happy right now had it on order since April 17th and im so glad i stayed in there after the reversing camera delay.

More to follow plus the interior glad i went for leather looks so nice i am not a fan of standard seats.

I recognise that dealership  :wink: I'll keep an eye out for you on the roads Bingham!

Take it you bought yours from same place? its Letchworth VW

Yup!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Blades72 on 14 October 2013, 12:54
Finally picking mine up tomorrow, the excitment is building!! :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: chazzypuk on 14 October 2013, 18:03
Hi guys,

Does anyone have any pictures of a white GTD with a pano roof? (Their own cars rather than showroom ones). I have one on order and would like to see one for real. Not see any pictures of pano-roofs yet!

The wait for my car is killing me!

Cheers...
you can see mine on page 29 of this thread


Actually I just picked my GTD today! Here are some quick crappy pics, but I love this machine!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/valen_ni/2013-10-08181654.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/valen_ni/media/2013-10-08181654.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/valen_ni/2013-10-08181634.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/valen_ni/media/2013-10-08181634.jpg.html)

Thanks a lot for the pictures guys! :-) How I missed the pics on page 29 I don't know! I've been through this forum loads! Nice looking cars! Can't wait it get mine! :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 14 October 2013, 18:27
Just saw a gti in white with the 19s in the flesh in the bull ring birmingham car park looked good
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 14 October 2013, 19:40
I get to see an Oryx White GTI Performance tomorrow...  Mine.  It's delivered to the dealer tomorrow.  I am going to sort the paper work and payment, then hopefully see it, if delivered in time.  I should be picking it up Saturday all going well.  Will post pics once I get it.  Cannot wait.  The white GTD with Santiago's on these pages looks great, you must be chuffed to bits with it  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 14 October 2013, 20:26
I get to see an Oryx White GTI Performance tomorrow...  Mine.  It's delivered to the dealer tomorrow.  I am going to sort the paper work and payment, then hopefully see it, if delivered in time.  I should be picking it up Saturday all going well.  Will post pics once I get it.  Cannot wait.  The white GTD with Santiago's on these pages looks great, you must be chuffed to bits with it  :smiley:

Good news Brenbo! Pleased that you are getting your car. Looking forward to the pics.  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Blades72 on 15 October 2013, 11:18
Off to pick mine up in the next half hour, excited is an understatement!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Blades72 on 15 October 2013, 13:59
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/NewGolf005_zpsd950f3a9.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/NewGolf013_zpsb2e413de.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/NewGolf014_zps7243b729.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/NewGolf017_zps43c8d061.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/NewGolf024_zpse4fd045c.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/NewGolf025_zps47c0f7b4.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag133/Blades1972/NewGolf026_zps0bc69a2a.jpg)

Finally picked up. As happy as a pig in #hit  :smiley:

So worth the wait, loving it so much even after just half an hour ownership!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 15 October 2013, 14:21
Blades72 - looks utterly stunning. Bet you are grinning from ear to ear. Thank you for sharing the pics. Making me get excited for mine... but won'y be till Jan or Feb! Loving the wheels & lights photos. Enjoy!!!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Chief1337 on 15 October 2013, 16:21
OK - I need to stop looking this thread!!! Makes me want mine even more!!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: harryhackenbacker on 15 October 2013, 17:21
All looking great guys  :cool:  Collected mine Today ,A big thanks to Crewe VW for a Superb Buying experience !!!!!   .
A couple of pics .
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7381/10291598966_79c7a072f0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harryhackenbacker/10291598966/)
DSC_0009 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harryhackenbacker/10291598966/) by harryhackenbacker (http://www.flickr.com/people/harryhackenbacker/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/10291730103_a3d28d2e1e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harryhackenbacker/10291730103/)
DSC_0007 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harryhackenbacker/10291730103/) by harryhackenbacker (http://www.flickr.com/people/harryhackenbacker/), on Flickr

And Onyx in the Sun is Simply stunning !!!! .

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3814/10291622205_2aee1a7814_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harryhackenbacker/10291622205/)
DSC_0002 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/harryhackenbacker/10291622205/) by harryhackenbacker (http://www.flickr.com/people/harryhackenbacker/), on Flickr
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 15 October 2013, 17:41
Great looking cars guys!!!!! harryhackenbacker, loving the alloys  :shocked: . Was unsure of them at the start but ive grown to really like them
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gung-Ho on 16 October 2013, 08:54
Stunning looking Motors fella's... Enjoy!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 16 October 2013, 09:06
Fantastic looking GTI's gents. Happy motoring :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 16 October 2013, 10:05
Picking mine up tomorrow- just had the call!

Road trip this weekend to run it in!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 16 October 2013, 10:35
All looking great guys  :cool:  Collected mine Today ,A big thanks to Crewe VW for a Superb Buying experience !!!!!   .
A couple of pics .



3 door with the 19"s is killer - good choice!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 16 October 2013, 12:50
I saw my GTI for first time yesterday.  It was still wrapped up in it's delivery packaging and padding.  Also covered in fine dust so could not see the Oryx White in it's full glory.  Needless to say the guys at the VW Dealer said it was drawing a lot of attention.  I tried to get a few pics, but nothing great.  It was parked up tight between other cars and covered in protective packaging.  Will try to get pics on pick up of car.  I have been told I can pick up the car on Saturday. 

Lucky I didn't spend too long trying to get pics etc, as my Bank decided to give me the merry run around.  I pay the transaction and we tell the bank we are doing so, it was an india call centre.  They say fine proceed with the transaction but they going to put a hold on all other transaction on the card.  I had also payed for Insurance the same day.  So I call the Fraud Dept to clear it.  They do the usual questions and ask if I have a Pin Sentry, I reply no I do not, to which they tell me then they are putting a hold on the entire card and transactions until i provide Photo evidence and address on a utility bill at a branch of the bank.  I had to time trial my way home over 40+ miles in much less than 45minutes to get to get my passport and get to the bank before it closed.  The Fraud Dept then did not believe the bank they were who say they were and it took over 20 minutes on the phone at the bank to eventually get the card unlocked. The bank are putting a complaint in about it and for me it was a bad end to what started out a pleasant experience purchasing my car. 

Will post pics after Saturday

 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 16 October 2013, 13:02
I saw my GTI for first time yesterday.  It was still wrapped up in it's delivery packaging and padding.  Also covered in fine dust so could not see the Oryx White in it's full glory.  Needless to say the guys at the VW Dealer said it was drawing a lot of attention.  I tried to get a few pics, but nothing great.  It was parked up tight between other cars and covered in protective packaging.  Will try to get pics on pick up of car.  I have been told I can pick up the car on Saturday. 

Lucky I didn't spend too long trying to get pics etc, as my Bank decided to give me the merry run around.  I pay the transaction and we tell the bank we are doing so, it was an india call centre.  They say fine proceed with the transaction but they going to put a hold on all other transaction on the card.  I had also payed for Insurance the same day.  So I call the Fraud Dept to clear it.  They do the usual questions and ask if I have a Pin Sentry, I reply no I do not, to which they tell me then they are putting a hold on the entire card and transactions until i provide Photo evidence and address on a utility bill at a branch of the bank.  I had to time trial my way home over 40+ miles in much less than 45minutes to get to get my passport and get to the bank before it closed.  The Fraud Dept then did not believe the bank they were who say they were and it took over 20 minutes on the phone at the bank to eventually get the card unlocked. The bank are putting a complaint in about it and for me it was a bad end to what started out a pleasant experience purchasing my car. 

Will post pics after Saturday

What bank are you with? Planning on paying for mine via debit card in a week or so
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MAW73 on 16 October 2013, 13:19
Great looking cars guys!!!!! harryhackenbacker, loving the alloys  :shocked: . Was unsure of them at the start but ive grown to really like them

+1 and one of the best new GTI's I've seen to date on here. Dare I say looks better in the 3 door as well   :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 16 October 2013, 13:19
Barclays Bank.  They are a nightmare when it comes to large transaction.  I bought a Laptop a few years ago.  The Verified by Visa decided it was not compatible with Internet Explorer online and so I ended up with 4x laptops when I eventually paid via Firefox.  I then had a lot of hassle with the india call centre for Fraud dept of Barclays trying to sort it.  I have also had numerous occasions where I have spent a few hundred more than usual and the instantly lock up my card.  If you are with Barclays I would suggest you ask them to clarify and make it clear you are going to spend the money, where and when.  I was told by my mother in law you will not get this hassle with a Bank Transfer.  So it may be easier to get a bank transfer if you can.  I am moving to Lloyds Bank soon My wife doesn't get half as much hassle and more interest on her accounts from Lloyds than I do at Barclays. 

Hope this helps and best wishes with your new car. 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 16 October 2013, 13:33
Barclays Bank.  They are a nightmare when it comes to large transaction.  I bought a Laptop a few years ago.  The Verified by Visa decided it was not compatible with Internet Explorer online and so I ended up with 4x laptops when I eventually paid via Firefox.  I then had a lot of hassle with the india call centre for Fraud dept of Barclays trying to sort it.  I have also had numerous occasions where I have spent a few hundred more than usual and the instantly lock up my card.  If you are with Barclays I would suggest you ask them to clarify and make it clear you are going to spend the money, where and when.  I was told by my mother in law you will not get this hassle with a Bank Transfer.  So it may be easier to get a bank transfer if you can.  I am moving to Lloyds Bank soon My wife doesn't get half as much hassle and more interest on her accounts from Lloyds than I do at Barclays. 

Hope this helps and best wishes with your new car.

Cheers - I'm with Santander and have already mentioned to them about the large transaction - will remind them the day before!!!
Have a CC with Barclaycard and know what you mean about their fraud dept - sick of a phone call everytime I use it!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 16 October 2013, 14:53
Brenbo: I think the mistake you made was telling the Indian call centre you were going to make a big transaction and they then tell you they are going to restrict the card for all other transactions that day. Any one transaction they let through seems like it was always going to freeze your card up for anything else that required the card use.

 My Barclays Debit card weighed over £10370 from my account on car pick-up day without a hitch. I had asked a cashier at my local branch if they need prior knowledge of such a large transaction and they said that if it is in the UK to a properly registered business and your pin is entered correctly then they would not hold it up in any way.

I find the Sentry device great. I was offered one to be sent when I visited the branch not long before car was getting paid for. I have it and it is great.

I also informed the cashier that I was going on holiday to Mexico and asked whether they needed to know my rough whereabouts for the 2 weeks I was away. Not a bother, they don’t automatically put a hold on your card for stuff like that.

Never ask the call centre to do anything for you – they are poor at their jobs and ill-informed about policy (they claimed that FPS was slower than nigh-on obsolete BACS and had a smaller transaction limit) In fact FPS is free, can transfer £25k in a day, whereas BACS charges you £25 and is slower, with a £10k daily limit on transfer. If you are stuck out of hours and it can wait until the next day, always just go into a branch to sort things.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 16 October 2013, 15:11
Monkey Hanger: I did the same as you when I transferred money to the Debit account to pay for the car.  I didn't tell the call centre I was to make the transaction until I was in VW and the dealer called Barclays to tell them they were putting the payment through.  I told the bank I was going to pay for a car with the money and do I need to clear anything before I did so to avoid the card being locked.  It was the call the centre that made an absolute hash of it. The problem I have with Barclays is probably more to do with my local branch.  The try to get me to do useless things like personalise my Debit Card with a picture, But not once have they offered me the Pin Sentry device or accounts with better interest. They also close too early open too late and do not open on a Saturday.  Welcome to Cornwall and the country way of doing things.

A little off topic I know.  The reason I want to go to another bank is to get better opening times, better interest on accounts and better service. 

Anyway back on topic, I am counting the days until Saturday. Will post pics once get it. 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 October 2013, 15:14
OT, but I can recommend Santander.  Their online service is really good and very easy to use - and no hassle with transfers etc - money in and out moves instantly.  On the flip side I recommend not using RBS - the complete opposite - they are complete (unts when it comes to holding onto your money longer than they should.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 16 October 2013, 16:40
Can definitely recommend Santander. I paid for last car by BACS using their website, FoC and went through seamlessly. Matchboy is right, the online account system is really easy to use. The 123 Current account is good as it pays interest & you get cash back on stuff too. Only thing wasn't good was sending money abroad, they wanted £25 for it. First Direct only charge £9, plus First Direct are good as you get to speak to a real person (in this country!) straight away, but they charge you £10 a month if your balance goes below a certain amount.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 16 October 2013, 17:18
Thanks for input guys.  I do not have an online account.  I work with computers a lot and know how easy it can be to get hold of details if you really want to,  not divulging any more info on this subject may get in trouble for knowing too much.  :wink:

Anyway because of this I am reluctant to get an online account.  I know how much easier it makes things and how they say they are secure these days.  But believe me when I say if you want to get hold of details it can be done, I have seen it demonstrated.  The only thing I have seen which may be a little more secure than the rest is the separate PIN Sentry devices. 

Apologies for hijacking this thread with bank talk, it seems to have evolved in to a completely different thread due to this.  To cut the long story short so far as I am aware now I have paid for both Insurance and Car and the pick up date is looming ever closer. 

Great to see another Oryx White car in the recent photos.  I have just been told again how much attention my car is getting at VW Exeter. It must be one of their first GTI Mk7 cars, demo not included.   

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 16 October 2013, 18:54
Thanks for input guys.  I do not have an online account.  I work with computers a lot and know how easy it can be to get hold of details if you really want to,  not divulging any more info on this subject may get in trouble for knowing too much.  :wink:

Anyway because of this I am reluctant to get an online account.  I know how much easier it makes things and how they say they are secure these days.  But believe me when I say if you want to get hold of details it can be done, I have seen it demonstrated.  The only thing I have seen which may be a little more secure than the rest is the separate PIN Sentry devices. 

Apologies for hijacking this thread with bank talk, it seems to have evolved in to a completely different thread due to this.  To cut the long story short so far as I am aware now I have paid for both Insurance and Car and the pick up date is looming ever closer. 

Great to see another Oryx White car in the recent photos.  I have just been told again how much attention my car is getting at VW Exeter. It must be one of their first GTI Mk7 cars, demo not included.

Pointless hacking my account as f7ck all in there!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DougL on 16 October 2013, 19:16
Not quite what I expected - you'll find an explanation in the dealer prep thread  :wink: Before I left, the saleswoman and I pulled off all the protective stuff from inside and outside the car, which was absolutely loads of fun  :grin:

Once I have cleaned it I'll let you have some better pics!

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/10314538306_e00afdb552_h.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 16 October 2013, 23:09
Yes, bet that was fun... like unwrapping the best present ever!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DougL on 17 October 2013, 07:32
That's exactly what it was like. The hardest bit was getting the white plastic wrap off the rear window spoiler and that  P written in crayon on the window. Tried meths, nail varnish remover and finally a magic eraser to get that off.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 17 October 2013, 08:48
It seems cars are coming in thick and fast now.  Only two days to go for mine.  This is worse than Christmas :laugh:
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Post by: dirvy on 17 October 2013, 16:22
is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.

Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 17 October 2013, 18:02
is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.

Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30

I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 5552north on 17 October 2013, 19:37
is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.

Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30

I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.
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MH - Don't suppose you can see a 3 door in white sitting in a car park at Tyne Dock??  My car has arrived in the UK!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 October 2013, 07:52
is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.

Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30

I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.

MH - Don't suppose you can see a 3 door in white sitting in a car park at Tyne Dock??  My car has arrived in the UK!  :smiley:
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Could ask one of my neighbours, he is a gaffer for ship loading/unloading operations at Tyne Dock - mainly dealing with the export of Nissans. I can almost see the Dockside around Royal Quays where cars are held, from the end of my street.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 18 October 2013, 16:29
 

Great to see another Oryx White car in the recent photos.  I have just been told again how much attention my car is getting at VW Exeter. It must be one of their first GTI Mk7 cars, demo not included.

I went by VW Exeter yesterday having seen your post but couldn't see the car.
They did have a red three door GTD being prepared with all its transport stuff still on it and a rather mean looking black GTD was parked up too.
They had a really nice looking GTI in CSG with Santiagos in there last week which looked the b*ll*cks.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 5552north on 18 October 2013, 18:37
is it CSG , or do you all get attacked with bird sh!t. Seems to be a new one every day, yesterday's was right across door handle.

Didn't have this trouble with my white mk 6 or red ed30

I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.
I live on the upper banks of the Tyne, above the fish quay and the seagulls do seem to target blue, grey and black cars.

MH - Don't suppose you can see a 3 door in white sitting in a car park at Tyne Dock??  My car has arrived in the UK!  :smiley:

Could ask one of my neighbours, he is a gaffer for ship loading/unloading operations at Tyne Dock - mainly dealing with the export of Nissans. I can almost see the Dockside around Royal Quays where cars are held, from the end of my street.
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Ha, thanks but no need, my car is on its way to the dealership!  Will collect it next weekend all being well.   :laugh:  Thanks for the offer though, appreciated.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 18 October 2013, 19:14
Car was booked into vw birmingham. They had a 5 door white gti in the delivery wrapping and a 3 door tr gti in te collection bay. If that's anyone on here
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 19 October 2013, 07:09
Finally !

And wow love it!!! Better than expected !

(http://i42.tinypic.com/2yy11dv.jpg)
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Post by: dippy_x on 19 October 2013, 08:35
Nice  :smiley:  :smiley:

Is that Limestone grey?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBRT on 19 October 2013, 09:29
Nice  :smiley:  :smiley:

Is that Limestone grey?

Yes I initially wanted the carbon but as it turns out this is a nicer grey- my rs6 is Daytona grey so both a nice grey :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rob916 on 19 October 2013, 10:36
Love the colour  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 19 October 2013, 11:31
I have just picked up my long awaited Golf GTI Performance and what else can I say other than...   Wow!

I have found one minor issue, but I got it arranged to be sorted as soon as I got home.  The piece of black plastic between the air vents (centre of dashboard) where the hazard warning light button resides is a left hand drive piece rather than a right hand drive piece.  this means the top angle of the piece of plastic is the opposite direction to the rest of the dash.  I only noticed when i got near home from a 40+ mile trip home from the dealer.  They have said they will change it and were a bit miffed as to why it ever happened in the first place. 

The wiper blades is another minor issue at present.  There is definitely something on the windscreen or just naff wiper blades.  The travel of the blades over the windscreen is not the smoothest.  I am guessing this will improve as it wears in.  If not I will maybe change them later on as others have mentioned.  However it is not a big deal and does not happen all the time.

Minor issues aside this car is awesome.  I previously owned a Civic Type-R Championship White and 3 other Type-R's prior to that.  The power in those cars was all top end so you had to rev the hell out of it to around 6000rpm - 7000rpm to get the full 200bhp out of the car, which was fun but the transistion of speed was more gradual than the Golf.  The Golf GTI however is completely different to drive.  I just touch the pedal and there is a smooth but potent enough injection of power., more so than the Type-R's.  It also does not feel like it is going to plateau in performance at any point.  It just keeps on going.  Let's just say on my drive home I was going a lot fast than I ever imagined I was and was only doing 3000rpm to 4000rpm cruising down the dual carriageway.  You willdefinitely have to keep an eye on your speedo at all times.

Average consumption on the way home (first drive) was 25-27mpg).  So not bad compared to my Civic but not the report 40+mpg by VW.  I suspect it will get better as time goes on and I run it in.

The seats and interior are second to none. It is really a nice place to be.  Plastics (apart form the wrong piece between my air vents) are the highest grade I have seen so far in a car I have either owned or been a passenger in. 

The Nav Pro is an awesome piece of kit. I do not own an iphone so I swapped the iphone cable for a USB cable and plugged in my audio file USB Flash Drive without issues.  Even album art displays fine.  The Dynaudio I have not official tested at an audible level to see how they are.  I will do this in a minute.  But overall I am impressed with the overall package. 

Just one warning you cannot get touch up sticks for the Oryx White paint.  I was told I could only get a spray can.  However what I can do is spray a bit in to a container and dip a brush or corner of a piece of card and use that to touch up chips.  I know it will never be perfect with pearlescent paint.  But to touch up a stone chip is better than leaving it exposed to rust. 

I do not have photos at present as it was raining on my way home so not ideal.  I am going to obtain new cleaning equipment and give it a damn good clean when we get our next dry spell of weather.

I had concerns about using the Auto Brake and Stop Start for the first time.  But once shown it is really great, and I was used to it by the time I left the forecourt to go home.  Although I still found myself reaching down a couple times for a manual handbrake that just was not there.

I will give it a drive later on and test it out a bit more.  But all in all I am really impressed, wrong plastic on dash aside.

Will keep you posted as I get more used to all the gadgets etc, on the car.



Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 19 October 2013, 12:42
Love the colour  :smiley:

I second that, wondering if I should've gone Limestone now....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: linc-dub on 19 October 2013, 15:34
Limestone does look better in the GTI than lesser models - although CSG is still my colour of choice!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 19 October 2013, 15:58
Brenbo, get back in touch with your dealer mate. You should of been given both cables with the car. Shouldn't of had to swap one.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 19 October 2013, 17:20
Although I don't need the iphone cable as don't have an iphone neither will I ever own one, not an Apple fan.  I will get it back just on principle.  The only thing that was a bit weird was how on earth they managed to try and fit a left hand drive dash piece in to a right hand drive dashboard.  I know my car was a Friday build, so I will put it down to that, but when I post the photo youwill think it really retarded to ever think it was acceptable to pass the car at the factory.  It dose stand out like a sore thumb once you notice it.  I will get this sorted asap.  Dealer is aware and will sort.  Even they thought it was a bit weird.  May post photo tomorrow if I go out tomorrow to get photos. 

I have just come back from driving it a bit more.  I am definitely sold on getting VW again.  This car is awesome. Although on paper it is only 0.2 secs faster than my previous car (Civic Type-R), it actually feels a lot faster without being blatant about it.  It produces it's speed in a dignified manner not just all or nothing. 

I did run in the problem earlier with the Auto Brake not disengaging as I had not put my seat belt.  But once I worked out what was wrong I don't think I will do it again. 

I had to pick up the car on the wettest day we have had all year. It has just absolutely chucked it down, with Thunder and Lightening to boot.  The car is looking a little filthy now and not in the good sense of the word. Will order some cleaning products tonight and give it some care and attention when it gets dryer. 

Oryx White is a fantastic colour.  It's not so much pearlescent, but more a silky sheen on the white when you catch it in certain light. 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DougL on 19 October 2013, 19:55
Finally got around to cleaning it. Clayed with Bilt Hamber Soft, polished with Menzerna, sealed with Prima Amigo and waxed with Victoria Concours...

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/10366445006_7b40bf84b6_h.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/10366433155_f873e33425_h.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Nairn1980 on 19 October 2013, 20:19
I love your TR GTI that's a beauty!! Congratulations!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 19 October 2013, 21:12
Wow.

That looks fantastic.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DougL on 19 October 2013, 22:13
Thanks! It looks better in the metal than in those crappy phone pics.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: linc-dub on 20 October 2013, 20:43
That luks gud - u put a lot of hrs work in2 it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 22 October 2013, 17:10
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/01_4.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/01_4.jpg.html)
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/02.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/02.jpg.html)
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/03.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/03.jpg.html)
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/05.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/05.jpg.html)
(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/07.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/07.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 22 October 2013, 17:12
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.


Lovely looking motor!  You wouldn't get away with plates like that over here...  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 22 October 2013, 17:21
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.


Lovely looking motor!  You wouldn't get away with plates like that over here...  :whistle:

Thanks pal, they r inside legal limits  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mackandmark on 22 October 2013, 17:34
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My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.

Am I seeing that picture correctly? A full tank of fuel & you only have a range of 345 miles.............??? :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 22 October 2013, 17:55
The GTD looks soooo good in TR ... And I've ordered PW!! Too late to change now!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 October 2013, 18:15
The GTD looks soooo good in TR ... And I've ordered PW!! Too late to change now!!

It certainly is.  :whistle:

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: absrf on 22 October 2013, 18:31
(http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd356/luvbugzx/image.jpg) (http://s531.photobucket.com/user/luvbugzx/media/image.jpg.html)
Went to see mine today, to pick up fri!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 22 October 2013, 22:21
Exciting times.

You will not be disappointed.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 22 October 2013, 23:36
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.


I concur with my learned colleague that it is a brilliant motor and a very rapid one too. Enjoyed the run out in it  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 23 October 2013, 12:25
Quote
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.

Am I seeing that picture correctly? A full tank of fuel & you only have a range of 345 miles.............??? :shocked:

I can say I thought the same, but it has improved already... haven't filled full again but 3/4 fill yday and it was showing 420 miles in the tank. I think the car will take a short time to bed in and loosen out.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 23 October 2013, 12:26
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.


I concur with my learned colleague that it is a brilliant motor and a very rapid one too. Enjoyed the run out in it  :cool:

It seems to be getting quicker too Sam lol haven't even fully opened her out yet thou  :cool: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 23 October 2013, 15:09
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.


I concur with my learned colleague that it is a brilliant motor and a very rapid one too. Enjoyed the run out in it  :cool:

It seems to be getting quicker too Sam lol haven't even fully opened her out yet thou  :cool: :smiley:

I am at about 1000 miles so far and it's getting faster. (And I am also learning how to get the most out of it through the gears).

I am mostly doing runs from Antrim to Belfast and back again and getting about 41mpg and that includes smaller runs and being heavy footed. Not too shabby. (In Sport mode most of the time).

Amazing car and drives much better than my old 2010 C-Class 220 CDI sport!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 23 October 2013, 16:38
Finally got around to cleaning it. Clayed with Bilt Hamber Soft, polished with Menzerna, sealed with Prima Amigo and waxed with Victoria Concours...

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/10366445006_7b40bf84b6_h.jpg)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/10366433155_f873e33425_h.jpg)

Now THAT is stunning! I'm ordering the same spec as that, so glad to see that it looks amazing!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 23 October 2013, 16:49
My new MkVII Tornado Red, collected over a week ago... been driving a few days now and can safety say its a very very good car.


I concur with my learned colleague that it is a brilliant motor and a very rapid one too. Enjoyed the run out in it  :cool:

It seems to be getting quicker too Sam lol haven't even fully opened her out yet thou  :cool: :smiley:

I am at about 1000 miles so far and it's getting faster. (And I am also learning how to get the most out of it through the gears).

I am mostly doing runs from Antrim to Belfast and back again and getting about 41mpg and that includes smaller runs and being heavy footed. Not too shabby. (In Sport mode most of the time).

Amazing car and drives much better than my old 2010 C-Class 220 CDI sport!

Excellent news lads. Looks like I need to get the miles on the car when I eventually get it and tap into this power. That fuel consumption sounds like heaven. My MPG averages around 26, so 40's in the GTD  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 25 October 2013, 06:21
Collecting my Oryx GTD today  :grin: it is hammering down currently  :angry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kingsley on 25 October 2013, 08:10
Enjoy Andyl

I collect my Carbon Grey GTD next Tuesday all going to plan. I ordered mid-July so pretty happy with the wait.

I was very disciplined though, I never asked for the tracker number (didn't want to waste 3 months of my life pressing refresh!), and said to the dealer up front I absolutely would not wait more than 4 months for a Deisel Golf, I would just move on.

He did all the chasing, rather nervous of my couldn't-care attitude.

Underneath? Excited like a child at Xmas.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 25 October 2013, 08:13
My order was confirmed on 26th April !! So i make that one day short of 6 Months...

Enjoy yours too
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 25 October 2013, 11:28
MPG seems to be improving even more. After a good steady drive to work this morning I managed 50.5mpg

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/mwking210/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/076fa0a0-1059-456a-b8dd-b0250fd79ab7.jpg) (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/mwking210/media/VW%20Golf%20MkVII%20GTD/076fa0a0-1059-456a-b8dd-b0250fd79ab7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 25 October 2013, 11:42
Are you manual or DSG MKVII?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 25 October 2013, 12:02
Are you manual or DSG MKVII?

DSG
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 25 October 2013, 12:16
Cool, am DSG so will be happy with that. My commute is 40 miles each way on a mixture of single track roads or B roads so little or no traffic most of the way. Get long term average in my MkV gt tdi of 47.5. One way is downhill the whole way, the other uphill.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 25 October 2013, 20:23
Well as a lot of you will be aware i picked my GTI PP DSG up a few weeks ago and being brutaly honest i'm really struggling to love this car!! Primarily because of the DSG gearbox, now this will not turn into a manual vs DSG discussion as i already know i've made a mistake.


Now bare in mind that i haven't driven it much due to working long hours and not having the chance to get out much over the last couple of weeks so it's only done around 400 miles, my main gripe with it is that it's unpredictable and seems a little feckless, driving along in either normal or eco at 30 mph it cannot decide if it needs 3rd or 4th so constantly changes between the two whereas in my manual mk6 i could be in 5th quite comfortably, it will not change up to 5th on the paddles or stick and even when in manual mode it keeps changing the gears for me!!! My friend has a Polo GTI which only comes with DSG, now i know that it's a different gearbox in that it's a 7 speed dry clutch where the Golf is a 6 speed wet clutch system but his is much more intuative and is up to 5th before you know it??


I also don't like the fact that i can feel the second/first clutch selecting the next/previous gear while i'm moving which feels like slight enging braking even though it's not actually changing the selected gear? Aaaaarrrggghhhh!!!!!!! I hate it!!!!


All this is having a knock on effect on the fuel economy, now if one person says "you don't buy a GTI for good fuel economy" you can feck off! And i'll delete the post! :)  Because it is advertised as being able to do 40+ on the urban cycle ~5 more than my outgoing mk6 however, where my trip to pick up my wife from work would return around 34-35mpg in the old car, this one is barely touching 27mpg? And thats really driving miss daisy! Wtf?


The front assist is a PITA! It's beeped and shown the red symbol about 6 times now, all when pulling on to the same roundabout where you get quite close to the kerb, it actually stabbed the brakes tonight on the way home whist driving between a parked lorry and a car going the other way! There was nothing in front of the car at the time and the gap was wide enough for a bus!!! >:(


There is a very annoying rattle coming from the passenger door area which i can't find! >:(


When i collected the car i noticed that it's got a couple of inclusions in the paint on the off side A pillar, like someone has put the tip of an artists paint brush in the paint when it was wet and picked it up like thick cream, and a small but imo noticable dent in the leading edge of the nsr door like someone has leaned against it with their knee (probably during transport) both of which will be sorted by the dealership at my convenience.


And breath............the things i like:


The interior in general is fantastic and extremely comfortable and as many have said really comes alive at night, the xenon headlights which i've never had before are awesome and i love the static cornering lights, even more so now i've put some philips xenon h7's in!


I'm glad i specced the sunroof as it does add another dimension to the interior although it hasn't been open much due to the crappy weather , when it is tilted it gives a nice fresh feeling in the cabin. 8)


Keyless is great even if i am taking a bit to get used to it! ;D  I've only cleaned the car once and it pissed down immediately after i'd finished but it is annoying when you've unlocked the car, put the wipers in park and unfolded the wing mirrors (you actually need to put the key inside the car to turn the ignition on as it won't work with you standing outside the open door) and then start washing only for the wing mirrors to fold as soon as you go near the door handle! It even locked when the jetwash went  over it??? ??? 
But in day to day usage it's exellent!


Mine came fitted with Contisport 2's and they seem much better than the Dunlops on my 6 and the road noise is much less now compared to before. 8)


DCC, i'm pleased and a little confused by this tbh the comfort mode is fantastic and i really can't understand how some people can't tell the difference between modes? I think they need to drive it round my way with the speed bumps galore! ;D  But it does a great job of smoothing the roads out even if it does get a little choppy at times, sport mode is great for those blasts that we NEED now and again and this is when the DSG box makes sense to me! Sport mode and paddles are fantastic but the auto sport mode hangs on too long imo but i don't leave it like that anyway so no matter,
Normal does exactly what it says on the tin, the best of both worlds...


Further to the DCC, the driver profiles offered by the above modes plus Eco and Individual are quite different to one another, However eco mode in the individual setting is what confuses me the most? When using the dedicated eco mode the DSG box will coast when you lift off the gas in theory saving fuel but the eco mode when in individual does not? Why? Also the eco mode makes the afore mentioned feckless gear choices worse! Normal is the best setting for most of the time imo.


Park assist is a giggle the first time it's used but is actually very good at what it does, i have no problem putting complete faith in it as long as you choose a suitable space to begin with! The people i've shown it to all have a slightly freaked out look on their face while it's doing it's thing which is fun!


Parking sensors and rear view camera, i had the rear cam on my 6 and found it very useful however i think it may be slightly overkill along with the  sensors as there is a lot going on on the screen when reversing and have found myself drawn to it rather than looking out the windows although i am getting better and making an effort to use it less, i've turned the auto activation for the sensors off as they come on when i'm along side other vehicles at traffic lights/junctions which is annoying tbh, also if i'm turning on my driveway and the car behind pulls round they activate?? :-\


The Pro Nav is awesome imo, i love being able to watch DVD's whilst waiting for the wife to come out of work! I've put the dab logos on which makes a big difference and for some reason all of my album artwork came on straight away with no issues (usb), all of my music has either come from ripped cd's or Amazon mp3's so i was quite surprised and pleased with that tbh! The traffic reports are useful and something i've never had before and the spoken instructions are clear enough for my ears. I also love the voice control for the Nav itself although leaves a little to be desired for the radio and media functions.


I've done a couple of the little mods others have done including the vanity mirror bulbs and boot bulb, the Audi 12v dummy cover and a black richbrook tax disc holder as well as a couple more:


Before:


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zpse794d187.jpg)


After:


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zpsc15a8a87.jpg)


Spot the difference??? :drool:


Before:
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zpsc5067eb1.jpg)


After: (thanks wigit)


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zps867008dd.jpg)


And flyin the forum flag!! 8)


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/image_zps3b112c3f.jpg)


I will get some decent pics of the car when i get chance to give it a proper clean but everyones fed up of white ones now anyway!!


Thanks for reading and appologies for the rant! :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 25 October 2013, 21:43
Hi jimble, what bulbs did you use ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 25 October 2013, 21:51
It's great to hear your thoughts Jimble although I am sorry to hear about the issues you are having with the DSG. I've never driven an auto before so I can't comment but I've always been very tempted to try one and I have heard many good things about them. After what you have said however I may refrain from them in the future.

Unfortunately , it doesn't seem to be working out so well for you and if it's something that is affecting your enjoyment so much you may have to consider a drastic alternative such as chopping it in for a manual. Two to three years of ownership is a long time to have to live with something that will irritate/frustrate you so much on a regular basis  :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 25 October 2013, 21:53
My DSG seems ok so far, after one day  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 25 October 2013, 23:12
It's great to hear your thoughts Jimble although I am sorry to hear about the issues you are having with the DSG. I've never driven an auto before so I can't comment but I've always been very tempted to try one and I have heard many good things about them. After what you have said however I may refrain from them in the future.

Unfortunately , it doesn't seem to be working out so well for you and if it's something that is affecting your enjoyment so much you may have to consider a drastic alternative such as chopping it in for a manual. Two to three years of ownership is a long time to have to live with something that will irritate/frustrate you so much on a regular basis  :sad:

My thoughts exactly mate! I'll give it the benefit of the doubt for a while and maybe even see if i can test another one to make sure it's not faulty but i fear it may be a deal breaker, i know a lot of people love it but so far it just doesn't float my boat in the daily grind! Thrashing in sport mode yes, pootling around no.

Hi jimble, what bulbs did you use ?

Hi mate, these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370685888805?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270993317483?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 26 October 2013, 00:24
Sorry to hear about your woes Jimble.  Especially after the long wait and anticipation.  I almost went DSG but after considering extra cost, emissions and lower MPG decided to stick with manual.  Always driven a manual so more used to it as well.  Feels like I've dodged a bullet.

Any links for the Phillips xenons you used?  How easy were they to swap out?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 26 October 2013, 10:28
Sorry to hear about your woes Jimble.  Especially after the long wait and anticipation.  I almost went DSG but after considering extra cost, emissions and lower MPG decided to stick with manual.  Always driven a manual so more used to it as well.  Feels like I've dodged a bullet.

Any links for the Phillips xenons you used?  How easy were they to swap out?


Yeah i'm hoping it loosens up a little over time but we'll see, i used Philips Bluevision xenon effect H7's:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-12972-BVUSM-Vision-Headlight-Bulbs/dp/B00440CWE4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382779135&sr=8-3&keywords=Philips+h7 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-12972-BVUSM-Vision-Headlight-Bulbs/dp/B00440CWE4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382779135&sr=8-3&keywords=Philips+h7)


I got mine off ebay for a little cheaper than that but they don't have them atm, they're dead easy to fit, remove the cap on the back of the headlight, push down on the connection on the back of the bulb until it clicks and comes loose, pull it out, swap the bulb and the reverse to refit. 8)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 26 October 2013, 10:33
Awesome - Thanks

Another thing to add to the list... :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mackandmark on 26 October 2013, 10:34
Quote
My thoughts exactly mate! I'll give it the benefit of the doubt for a while and maybe even see if i can test another one to make sure it's not faulty but i fear it may be a deal breaker, i know a lot of people love it but so far it just doesn't float my boat in the daily grind! Thrashing in sport mode yes, pootling around no.

Great honest write up Jimble, loved reading that, thanks.

I pick up my GTD on Tuesday bu a colleague at work had his Golf SE 1.6 deisel DSG delivered a week or so ago and I was more excited than him to drive it as I was a ball hair away from ordering DSG too but opted for the manual. Having driven his for only 10 miles or so what you explain with the DSG box is exactly what I experienced & it was apparent straight away. Stays in 3rd gear for far too long & cant make its mind up (or so it seems).

I read somewhere on here that the DSG box is 'semi intelligent' and will respond to how you apply the accelarator and remember this the more you drive it & gets used to your driving style. In both instances, maybe this is what is happening & you may find a few hundred miles in this problem will alleviate itself.

Hope it does, because as CraigW has said, if this kept up it would annoy the living daylights out me.

As you suggested switching to manual mode, but you dont buy an auto to stick it in manual

Hope things get better mate, get it out for a good drive & enjoy the good things it does and am sure the DSG will become enjoyable after a short time.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 October 2013, 13:30
Sorry to hear about your issues Jimble. Your thoughts on the DSG are exactly the reasons why I stick with a manual box (not that that helps you  :lipsrsealed:) as it's too aggressive in Sport and too unresponsive in Normal.  Saying that, give it another few thousand miles, you may get used to it?

One thing I will say us don't pay too much attention to the mpg. I was getting the same after 500 miles; having done 1,800 now it does get miles better - example: left a bit later last night after work, roads were a lot clearer so had the opportunity to nail it all the way home, lots of 3/4th gear hard acceleration - and still got 34 average. 1,000 miles prior to this I was getting 25-27 max.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 26 October 2013, 13:41
Thanks for that mate, here's hoping! :D
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 26 October 2013, 15:39
Think I know what you are saying about DSG. We P/X'd a Fiesta ST for a Polo GTI DSG 3 years ago.

After the fun of the ST, the magic seemed to be missing with the DSG, it felt strange and you almost feel detached driving it. After a few weeks of owning it though, I did start to enjoy it and you get used to the characteristics of the box, although as you said yourself,  it can change down or back up maybe slightly earlier than you want it to.

One thing that still frustrates me even now with it are hills. Seems to select too low a gear which prompts me to override it, again having got used to it, I tend to override it in anticipation of knowing what it is going to do.

I am of course referring to a 7 speed DSG in the Polo, but I am sure the 6 speed in the Golf must have similar characteristics. I do own a manual gearbox Scirocco also, when I get back into the 'Roc (which I love driving), it can almost feel cumbersome having to press the clutch pedal after the DSG!  :smiley:

If - I do buy a Golf GTI in the future though, I am pretty certain it will be a DSG.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 October 2013, 15:48
Jimble: Hopefully the DSG will grow on you. Not for thanks, found it highly annoying on my demo test drive. Put in manual mode and it still tries to change up for you etc. Hopefully you aren't underwhelmed for long.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 26 October 2013, 16:35
I too had a DSG for test drive in manual mode. You'd put your foot down, but the power didn't kick in for a few milli seconds. It didn't inspire me to order the DSG. When you want the power, you want it now (for overtaking/critical moments). I'm sure it will become second nature soon though Jimble. And as everyones saying, it's intelligent, so will learn your style of driving. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Darlo on 26 October 2013, 16:59
Well i think I am posting in the right place?!

Long story short, looked at options to replace out 18 month old JCW Mini, figured with delivery times for the GTI i would start looking now. Walked in to Old Trafford VW and spotted a new unregistered GTI, exactly what i wanted ie white! Other than that is is standard. After nearly two hours of negotiation and nearly walking away twice, i got the deal i wanted. I collect it Wednesday I am very excited!

Old (will be sad to see it go)

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/bgb_one/null_zps217b40d4.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/bgb_one/media/null_zps217b40d4.jpg.html)

New

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/bgb_one/null_zps6f72a60c.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/bgb_one/media/null_zps6f72a60c.jpg.html)

I am a huge car enthusiast and have been through far too many cars. Im hoping this one is a keeper!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Nairn1980 on 26 October 2013, 17:21
Darlo that JCW Is a little cracker :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Darlo on 26 October 2013, 17:49
Darlo that JCW Is a little cracker :)

Cheers mate. Really sad to see it go, its a fantastic car, but having been shopping round for a week or so i knew i was getting a really good deal and this way dont have to wait for a factory built one.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 26 October 2013, 18:02
Darlo that JCW Is a little cracker :)

Cheers mate. Really sad to see it go, its a fantastic car, but having been shopping round for a week or so i knew i was getting a really good deal and this way dont have to wait for a factory built one.

Why did you get rid of your JCW so quickly? It looks a cracking wee car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Darlo on 26 October 2013, 18:16
I keep asking myself the same question!

Basically the Mrs collected her brand new Country ALL4 S last month, i joked with salesman how much i liked the JCW clubman. He emailed me a few prices. The seed was then planted for a new car! The clubman was big money, then happened to see the GTI could be had for less than a clubman. I loved the GTI on the test drive, totally different driving experiance than my JCW.

I have nearly bought a couple of GTI's in the past, and it has been on my list list of 'must own' cars. The figures came in, cost me nothing to change and only £5 a month more.... no brainer!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mike77t5 on 27 October 2013, 06:17
Right then. Just been down the stealers to replace my 3 year old golf, and I ordered a GTD. Had a bit of a dilemma about the paint, and after comparing brilliant black and pearl black for many minutes I decided the pearl was worth the extra £500, as the standard black was a bit flat tbh. Went for a GTD 5dr with the pearl black paint, but that was it, as I thought the standard kit was pretty good. Car came out at £26500 but my cousin who has a good job at Audi, managed to get me staff discount on the car and now I am paying £23100 for it with guard x thrown in also. Should be receiving it on March 1st cannot wait, its gonna be the bo11ocks!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Nairn1980 on 27 October 2013, 09:53
That's some discount!!!! They weren't stealers this time around lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mr Savage on 27 October 2013, 10:50
Picked up yesterday. Performance Pack, ACC, 5 Door, DSG. What a car...it's just amazing in every single possible way and I can't think of a car i'd rather be in right now. I feel sick when I have to park it somewhere.

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n158/Ranen_2006/photo1-2_zps20596852.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: master_hayabusa on 27 October 2013, 11:07
...."I feel sick when I have to park it somewhere"

That dreaded feeling!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 27 October 2013, 11:49
That's a hell of a discount - lucky fella!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 27 October 2013, 16:55
That isn't discount. That's a 'steal' :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 27 October 2013, 17:54
Drivedeal will give the same kind of discount if anyone is interested.
My recent quote from them with just paint as an option was £26464 down to £23274
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 27 October 2013, 18:10
Drivedeal will give the same kind of discount if anyone is interested.
My recent quote from them with just paint as an option was £26464 down to £23274
If you have more options you could get nearer £4000 discount, so shop around folks and work to get a good deal :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 27 October 2013, 18:54
Hers is my Oryx GTD after a three hour clean and polish  :grin:

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/IMG_2787_zps6a645e0c.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: neilgcal on 27 October 2013, 19:09
Oh no. The pictures disappeared!

Ok, it's there again .. Looks stunning!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 27 October 2013, 19:12
Sorry, hopefully it is back  :laugh: I rearranged my photos into folders on photbucket  :undecided:

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx48/Andy_Laight/New%20Golf/IMG_2787_zps6a645e0c.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mike77t5 on 27 October 2013, 22:34
Its lovely mate. This mk7 GTI/GTD looks amazing, easily the best one yet. So glad I stuck with the standard alloys, I really do prefer them to the 19's, plus the ride quality will be better.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 28 October 2013, 09:15
Its lovely mate. This mk7 GTI/GTD looks amazing, easily the best one yet. So glad I stuck with the standard alloys, I really do prefer them to the 19's, plus the ride quality will be better.

The ride quality in mine with the ACC is excellent.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 28 October 2013, 15:45
After almost 7 months of waiting, my GTD was delivered to the dealers last Friday  :cool: Went up today to see it and to finalise the paperwork for a Friday 1st November pickup. Can't wait (that's a 7 month can't wait!!).

The dealer was fantastic and really restored my faith in VW with good will gestures and a great discount and part exchange price for my car.  :cool: :cool:

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5035.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5035.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5027.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5027.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5039.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5039.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5041.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5041.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5042.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5042.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 28 October 2013, 15:59
Stunning Sam... cant wait to see it in the flesh  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 28 October 2013, 16:04
 :laugh: Sam67GTD: Brill photos. Pano roof looks great.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 28 October 2013, 16:45
Thanks Guys  :smiley:

Yeah Ginagee, the panoramic roof really suits the white car  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 28 October 2013, 17:11
Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.

Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.
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Post by: Andyl on 28 October 2013, 17:37
Voice control, you can select radio stations , call people by number or name, plan routes on the sat nav, a few other things as well that i have not tested yet...
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Post by: mk7gti on 28 October 2013, 17:42
I will have to keep an eye out for you on the roads Sam...
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Post by: dippy_x on 28 October 2013, 20:23
Looks awesome Sam.  Mines getting registered Fri as well but pickup won't be till next week.

Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.

Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.

Looks like Sam has the Pro Nav.  The voice option is only for the standard media system or the standard nav.  Would be cool if it could just be activate by VCDS but I think there is extra hardware required...
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Post by: KyleB on 28 October 2013, 20:58
Looks awesome Sam.  Mines getting registered Fri as well but pickup won't be till next week.

Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.

Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.

Looks like Sam has the Pro Nav.  The voice option is only for the standard media system or the standard nav.  Would be cool if it could just be activate by VCDS but I think there is extra hardware required...

Why would VW fit the sat nav with a voice button rather than a mute button if the kit wasn't there? I've seen other cars with a mute button.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 28 October 2013, 23:03
Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.

Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.

Kyle I don't think I have, well I don't remember specifying it anyway. I've literally just sat in the car and took a pic with my phone, not even turned on the unit at all  :whistle:

I'll keep a look out for you Mk7gti!
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Post by: sam67GTD on 28 October 2013, 23:04
Looks awesome Sam.  Mines getting registered Fri as well but pickup won't be till next week.

Sam have you specced the voice pack? What happens if you press voice? Reason I ask is that I've got the voice button on my nav but it just mutes the music. I know voice control is an option but I assumed I'd get a mute button as others appear to have received.

Wondering if I do indeed have voice control but its been disabled by the dealer.

Looks like Sam has the Pro Nav.  The voice option is only for the standard media system or the standard nav.  Would be cool if it could just be activate by VCDS but I think there is extra hardware required...

Thanks Dippy, look forward to seeing yours in carbon grey, should look very smart  :cool:
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Post by: Gnasher on 29 October 2013, 07:20
I think Pro Nav has voice functionality already, hence why it's not an option?
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Post by: dippy_x on 29 October 2013, 07:55
Yep - I think that's correct - hence why it's not available to choose as an option.
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Post by: KyleB on 29 October 2013, 11:25
That makes sense then. Does anyone with the basic nav have a mute button or a voice button?

By the way Sam, looks absolutely stunning in white.
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Post by: MAW73 on 29 October 2013, 13:34
That's a cracking looking car sam67GTD. The GTD looks so much better without that red stripe across the lights. 
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Post by: sam67GTD on 29 October 2013, 14:46
Thanks guys, really appreciate your comments  :wink:
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Post by: chazzypuk on 29 October 2013, 15:31
After almost 7 months of waiting, my GTD was delivered to the dealers last Friday  :cool: Went up today to see it and to finalise the paperwork for a Friday 1st November pickup. Can't wait (that's a 7 month can't wait!!).

The dealer was fantastic and really restored my faith in VW with good will gestures and a great discount and part exchange price for my car.  :cool: :cool:

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5035.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5035.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5027.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5027.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5039.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5039.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5041.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5041.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5042.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/My%20GTD%20At%20Dealers/IMG_5042.jpg.html)

This is the exact same spec as mine bar the rear camera which I couldn't order as it was removed. Looks awesome, really has lifted my spirits! Thanks for sharing, makes the wait easier.
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Post by: mackandmark on 29 October 2013, 17:46
Finally picked up my White 5 Dr Manual GTD today (well delivered to my workplace)

Early signs are that it is an amazing car to drive. Out for a spin at lunchtime & the drive home tonight.
I just love everything about it already, from the cornering xenon lights to the colour MFD & what it lets you do
The interior has impressed me the most, the seats are far better than I remember (I've been to see a few GTi/GTD's in the show room but held off driving one all this time & it was worth the wait)
Cant wait till I get another spin tonight in the dark to see how the interior comes to life.

I won't post any pics as there are a few 'White GTD's' already posted but anyone reading this waiting on their car will not be disappointed. I am gonna love driving this car for at least the next 4 years!  :smug:
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Post by: sam67GTD on 29 October 2013, 22:38
@chazzypuk glad I could oblige. More to come when I actually pick it up  :wink:
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Post by: EliteBajan on 30 October 2013, 10:17
I can't sleep, it's a mixture of excitement and fear.

Fear that someone troubles my new pride of joy and excitement after having driven over three hundred miles in three days after picking up my car from Wayside Milton Keynes. While I was there someone else was collecting a white one, but I didn't get a chance to speak with him.

Where do I start? Do I talk about how refined the car is? Or about the quality of the finish? Maybe how comfortable it? Should I start with the myriad of options and menus?

I think I'll start with the performance!! I've tried really hard to contain myself and be sensible. I wanted to run it in gently...........but things haven't quite gone to plan!! I think that on the motorway the car feels so refined that it doesn't actually feel that quick. Then I took a drive the other night through some country lanes and fast B roads and I have to say that I was very impressed. The car felt so fluid and the body control was excellent as the car went from one bend to another. As the revs rose the car showed it was fit for purpose. I know some feel you only need the performance pack if you're going on track but I can't be sure of what level of difference it made but I found the handling to be very good. Precise, sure footed, with the car going exactly where you point it. Very confidence inspiring.

After my initial test drive I found a couple things didn't sit easy with me. The steering in sport and the artificial exhaust note. Having spent a considerable time in the car I still don't like the exhaust note while in sport but I have found the steering in sport to be very good, linear and well weighted.

There are so many things I could talk about, little nuances, that make owning this car a real pleasure. As always there are one or two niggles that make think why did VW do that? For instance, why didn't they put the red light strip in the back of the car as well or why is there no USB in the car? And I'm hoping that we can have our wing mirrors programmed to unfold when the car is unlocked like the post B/W 45ers.

To be honest my list of moans are small. I really am enjoying the car and never rush to come home from work, I just want to keep driving it.

One thing I have to mention before I finish is the auto handbrake and stop start. I thought I was going to absolutely hate these features but I have to say after my initial bunny hopping on a hill  :embarrassed: :whistle: I find them brilliant. They are so intuitive to use and make life so easy.

If you hadn't guessed by now I love this car, it's a combination of several things that make it such a good package. Not least, the impressive sound quality and weight of sound from the Dynaudio! Absolutely it's not for everyone but for me it's spot on.

Thanks for reading my rambling and happy motoring to one and all.

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Post by: Ginagee on 30 October 2013, 10:49
I can't sleep, it's a mixture of excitement and fear.

Fear that someone troubles my new pride of joy and excitement after having driven over three hundred miles in three days after picking up my car from Wayside Milton Keynes. While I was there someone else was collecting a white one, but I didn't get a chance to speak with him.

Where do I start? Do I talk about how refined the car is? Or about the quality of the finish? Maybe how comfortable it? Should I start with the myriad of options and menus?

I think I'll start with the performance!! I've tried really hard to contain myself and be sensible. I wanted to run it in gently...........but things haven't quite gone to plan!! I think that on the motorway the car feels so refined that it doesn't actually feel that quick. Then I took a drive the other night through some country lanes and fast B roads and I have to say that I was very impressed. The car felt so fluid and the body control was excellent as the car went from one bend to another. As the revs rose the car showed it was fit for purpose. I know some feel you only need the performance pack if you're going on track but I can't be sure of what level of difference it made but I found the handling to be very good. Precise, sure footed, with the car going exactly where you point it. Very confidence inspiring.

After my initial test drive I found a couple things didn't sit easy with me. The steering in sport and the artificial exhaust note. Having spent a considerable time in the car I still don't like the exhaust note while in sport but I have found the steering in sport to be very good, linear and well weighted.

There are so many things I could talk about, little nuances, that make owning this car a real pleasure. As always there are one or two niggles that make think why did VW do that? For instance, why didn't they put the red light strip in the back of the car as well or why is there no USB in the car? And I'm hoping that we can have our wing mirrors programmed to unfold when the car is unlocked like the post B/W 45ers.

To be honest my list of moans are small. I really am enjoying the car and never rush to come home from work, I just want to keep driving it.

One thing I have to mention before I finish is the auto handbrake and stop start. I thought I was going to absolutely hate these features but I have to say after my initial bunny hopping on a hill  :embarrassed: :whistle: I find them brilliant. They are so intuitive to use and make life so easy.

If you hadn't guessed by now I love this car, it's a combination of several things that make it such a good package. Not least, the impressive sound quality and weight of sound from the Dynaudio! Absolutely it's not for everyone but for me it's spot on.

Thanks for reading my rambling and happy motoring to one and all.

Brilliant review, thank you! You should be a journalist, inspiring read. Very very pleased to hear you are loving the car so much.  :grin: Makes the waiting worth while!
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Post by: monkeyhanger on 30 October 2013, 10:59
If you want rid of the exhaust note but not the sport steering, stick it in “individual” mode and make every selectable item “sport” except “engine”, which you could select as “normal” – although that will blunt the throttle response a little (it doesn’t seem currently possible to separate sound actuator from throttle response unless maybe it is deactivated in VCDS or you can unplug it).

There is no-one who doesn’t like this car once they finally get theirs.
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Post by: Valenni on 30 October 2013, 12:59
Lovely SamGTD and Mark! Finally it arrives!

Get the wax on ASAP!! The roads are a nightmare ATM. I have cleaned mine 7 times now!
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Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 30 October 2013, 16:32
First glimpse of my white steed (taken on salesman's phone). It lives :evil:

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/Gary_Monkey/golfgtifirstpic_alt_zpsd410da68.jpg)
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Post by: Chief1337 on 30 October 2013, 17:03
Wehey! Looks great! :-)

When do you collect?

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Post by: peterdoherty on 30 October 2013, 19:51
First glimpse of my white steed (taken on salesman's phone). It lives :evil:

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/Gary_Monkey/golfgtifirstpic_alt_zpsd410da68.jpg)
Lovely mate.

Sorry didn't get a chance to look around JCB on Monday and take a snap - long story but was in a bit of a rush!
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Post by: GolfTi on 30 October 2013, 21:54
Take me home, take me home now!

Looks great. :cool:
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Post by: Darlo on 30 October 2013, 22:08
Collection day for me!

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/bgb_one/null_zps0e182a6d.jpg)

I'm very happy boy!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Brenbo on 31 October 2013, 09:32
Your cars look just like mine magnificent in white.  Your pick up days also look just like mine wet, very wet.  I have had my car for two weeks now and ever since my pick up day it not stopped raining, except for a brief period yesterday where I rushed out to give it a clean.  But no sooner had I got my hands on my camera to start taking pics of my new clean car it started to chuck down with rain again.  The timing was so uncanny. 

Thought I would give you an update on how I find my car after a couple weeks of driving.

The car overall is amazing.  I am more in awe of the car  now than when i picked it up.  The overall finish and quality is second to none.  Coming from a Civic Type-R which I previously owned, the suspension and ride of the Golf is absolutely amazing.  It is much softer but firm enough to handle the road like it's on rails and makes the whole driving experience feel like a breeze.  Infact I would say driving the car feels too easy and effortless, amazing stuff.

I was a bit cautious of the Auto Brake, but after using it for a couple weeks I would not be without it.  I decided I would not be without it a couple hours after pick up on the same day.  I did not stop reaching for the manual handbrake until after a couple days though.  The speed of the car is actually much quicker than it feels.  I was driving home from my pick up and was doing 30 - 40 more than I thought I was doing, the car is so poised and effortless you have to keep an eye on your speedo.

One downside is the Speedo.  I find it's position and complex numbering of small numbers a bit hard to glance at quickly.  But I soon sorted that and set the multi-function display to display the digital speedo. I have dynaudio and Nav Pro installed on my car and all I can say is WOW!  The Bass produced from the system is immense.  I have been in my mates ridiculous Ford Escort with 2x 12" Subs in the past Although the Dynaudio does not produce enough bass to rattle the screws in the boot enough to make the boot stop opening or the glass in the boot to fall out, who would want that...  It does produce an immense amount of bass on par with some ICE systems costing a lot more.  The clarity of the range from the highest treble to the lowest bass note are all crystal clear.  I would completely promote the Dynaudio system to anyone unsure, it is amazing stuff, and it can go really loud and still remain clear. The Nav Pro does seem like a lot of money, but if you can afford it, I would say get it.  It is also amazing stuff. I have not tried the Nav on it yet but the overall usability and polished finish of the UI on the Nav Pro is great stuff.  Yet again I am still discovering stuff I never knew was on it.  Regarding Album Art I have found a great piece of software for PC called 'MP3Tag'.  It allows you to really easily delete, change or add album cover art.  Much easier than some other software suggested. 

The Oryx White paint which i have not had a chance to see in sunlight yet, due to absolutely shocking weather, looks great when i got to see it under some white lighting in the workshop at VW.  It is not so much a pearlescent effect with colour shimmering all over.  I would liken it more to a silky looking sheen on the paintwork.  It looks absolutely fantastic you have to see it on the car to fully appreciate it.

The Performance Pack installed on my car has not had a full on test yet to see what it can do.  But if you are unsure and have a tight budget You can live without it with everyday driving.  But I would go for it myself every time.  Will let you know what it's like, when the wife is not in the car and weather is dry enough to give it a go.  However I cannot give you a comparison to a GTI without as I have only ever driven the one I have now with Performance Pack installed.

To those of you who have not picked up your cars yet, I cannot tell you this enough, ensure you check every inch of your car.  I had a left hand drive piece of dashboard between the centre air vents, within which the Hazard Light Button sits, fitted to my right hand drive dashboard.  I know my car was built during a Friday but needless to say it took a while for it to really sink in that something was not right about it during the drive home.  On pick up of your car there is a lot going on and your head will be buzzing with excitement but try to keep poised and ensure you check every inch.  Luckily the Dealer was great and said they would order one straight away for a right had drive dashboard and fit it ASAP. Another thing I have just noticed is some orange specs on the paintwork after I washed the car.  It looks like the same orange specs someone else mentioned on this forum.  The specs do come of with a little elbow grease, but the car is peppered in them on certain areas.  It looks like they have originated from transportation

I had the GardX Paint protection applied to my Car, it was originally going to be Autoglym Life Shine?  I know there are a few of you on here who will say I was silly doing this and that I should polish and detail it myself.  I have taken note of some of your advice and bought myself some car wash kit like Wash Mits, Snow Foam etc,.  The only thing I will do differently though is I will not wax or polish it, instead due to the coating applied to the car I will be applying the GardX Conserver.  The car does not have an as glossy appearance as one with Polish or wax applied, but the process of applying the GardX Conserver is a breeze and the water does bead off afterward just like the car when you pick it up from the showroom.  I have to mention also the Snow Foam and Gilmour Snow Foamer attachment for a Hose, I cannot praise enough.  I was a little sceptical at first but believe me when I say this stuff really works and is worth every penny.  Cleaning the car after applying Snow Foam is so much more effortless.

Despite the very long waiting time for your order to come through, six months in my case, I would  get another GTI.  I am completely sold of VW Golf GTI's now.  This is coming from a Civic Type-R fan (I have owned four Type-R's).  The GTI is light years ahead of the Type-R and having the highest top speed hot hatch is only bragging rights (not talking about the Type-R here).  It's not just about top speed or acceleration.  how the power is planted on the road, quality of ride and finish of the car and the overall pleasure of driving the car also come in to it.  This is where the Golf GTI comes in to it's own above the rest. 

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Post by: LJS7 on 31 October 2013, 12:57
Excellent review mate.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 31 October 2013, 14:01
Yes, fantastic review thank you Brenbo. Dynaudio sounds amazing, very pleased I got it specced too! :laugh: I'm coming from a Honda Civic too, although not a Type R, just a 1.8 Ex, so I'm really gonna be thrilled when the GTi comes then! Husband says I won't be able to handle the power though!!!! :grin:
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Post by: Croz13 on 31 October 2013, 16:03
Today was finally the day ... So here a some quick pics before the rain storm hit

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zpsac5b3e4c.jpg)
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zps8f257912.jpg)
Get better ones once had a play haha
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 31 October 2013, 16:26
Wow gorgeous GTI, enjoy! I'm picking my GTD up tomorrow so share your excitement  :laugh:
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Post by: Thornster on 31 October 2013, 16:55
@Croz13

Looks great - but then I would say that as I've just got my 3rd CSG GTI too!

Photos of mine to follow once it stops raining and I can get it washed at then weekend (hopefully)!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Robbo on 31 October 2013, 17:39
@Croz13 - Awesome mate, the CSG is a fantastic colour and really sets the car off :cool:

@Thornster - As I'm in Peterborough - if you see a bloke in a blue 11 plate 320 MSport just plain staring at your car, then I apologise now!! :laugh: My GTD is down for BW45 (next week) so hopefully there'll be another CSG gracing the roads in the next 4-6 weeks! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 31 October 2013, 19:15
Lovely looking car Croz, enjoy pal!  I'll look out for you if your anywhere near Hamilton as that's where I work
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 31 October 2013, 19:33
Collected my GTD on Monday from JCB Medway

For those of you who don't know I live in Belfast (Northern Ireland) but I ordered from JCB Medway in May whilst visiting relative in the area (after getting a great discount).

Anyways I flew over to Gatwick on Saturday and resisted temptation to sneak round for a look before collection on Monday.

Collection went smooth, everything ok and even got thrown in the safety/first aid kit without asking and a bottle of top up oil and a few bottles of water for the long drive home lol (dealer said I need to take some lol). Even met @Thornster picking up his CSG GTI (just thinking we missed a great photo op!).

Spec is:
5 Dr GTD DSG
Carbon Steel Grey
Keyless
High Beam Assist
Park Assist
Dynaudio
Advanced Phone Prep
Climate Screen
Rear View Camera
Winter Pack

Had a little discussion over the Advanced Phone Prep and the removal of MDI port and not being able to use an iPod in the car with the salesman and one of their techs. They were not aware of the change and the tech said VW UK were very slow with getting them trained. Dealer is contacting VW UK to see how this can be rectified.

Had planned to drive from Kent -> Holyhead and get the ferry to Dublin and drive Dublin -> Belfast on Wednesday. Left home 9 hours before the ferry was due to leave (17.30) so I could take it easy, have a few breaks, enjoy the drive and arrive in plenty of time and plan for any issues on the motorway. Left my relatives home to get a text from Irish Ferries stating the 17.30 ferry was cancelled and I was now booked on the 14.10!!!!! Punched the port address into my sat nav (iPhone TomTom) and it said I would make it there for 14.18. Thought "right I'm up for a challenge" and decided I'd try to beat the sat nav and catch the earlier ferry (next one was 2.40AM). Had a good blast trying to make the ferry but traffic on the M25 and M1 put a stop to the challenge and I stopped around Birmingham to re-plan my route when the sat nav now said I wouldnt be there until 15.10 (1hr after ferry left).
Whilst having a coffee I got a call from Irish Ferries to ensure I got the text and had a rather peed off conversation with them about them not sending the message earlier in the morning (was sent at around 8.30/9) and I now have no chance of making it and what were my options. Options presented to me where to get a refund and when arriving at Holyhead see if Stena Line had any availability on their 20.30 sailing and sit around Holyhead for 5 hours then get a 3 hour ferry and 2 hour drive home (getting home around 1.30AM).
Had a quick think and thought to check up Stena Line's site to see what the price would be and had a brainwave - check the Cairnryan-Belfast route and see if I could make the next ferry from there and avoid the wait in Holyhead and maybe arrive home earlier. Success! 19.30 Cairnryan->Belfast Ferry booked and I would get there about 1 and a half hours before departure (another 300 miles I think from where I was).
Jumped back in the car and the challenge to reach another ferry on time was back on!!

Most of my drive was motorway (prob not the best for running in but did shift around a lot and took a few breaks etc) but by the time I hit Scotland and was on the A75 (I think?) to Stranraer/Carinryan it was dark, pissing it down and the road was full of lorries. This is when the GTD came into its own. Blasted past the lorries of a wave of torque.
Got to the ferry in plenty of time, loaded on and got home around 22.30 - RESULT! Photo of driving stats below:

(http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/2072/h3ky.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/h3ky.jpg/)

What can I say? Well it exceeds all expectations (coming from a MK6 GT 2.0TDI DSG) and those of you awaiting build/delivery will not be disappointed after the wait! Cant really add any more than whats already said on here. Photos do not do the car (and the Carbon Steel Grey colour) justice.
Apologies for the picture dump (video of folding mirrors too!) but this car is just amazing and has to be seen to be believed!!!

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Croz13 on 31 October 2013, 19:46
Lovely looking car Croz, enjoy pal!  I'll look out for you if your anywhere near Hamilton as that's where I work

Thanks mate, I'll keep a look out for you
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 31 October 2013, 21:13
Great looking GTD colour Peter. Sounds like you had a great adventure on the other side of the pond! Happy Motoring, might see you about the roads, look out a for a pure white GTD from tomorrow onwards  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dan Burnley on 31 October 2013, 21:48
Today was finally the day ... So here a some quick pics before the rain storm hit

Get better ones once had a play haha




Brilliant looking car Croz. Starting to wish i had ordered a black one!! :sad:



Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 31 October 2013, 22:39
Stunning cars guys. 


Croz - I wouldn't have known that was CSG if I hadn't read your sig.

Pete - looks like the exact same car (almost) that I'm picking up weds  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Croz13 on 31 October 2013, 23:38
Had a few pm's for more pics so....

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zps9a6f35f8.jpg)
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zpsf38151a1.jpg)
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zps8612c8a3.jpg)(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/null_zpsa7ca08cf.jpg) (http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3475.jpg)(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3473.jpg)(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3472.jpg)(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3470.jpg)(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3464.jpg)
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3463.jpg)
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3462.jpg)(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3459.jpg)
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/IMG_3456.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MM087 on 31 October 2013, 23:52
Love It !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Chief1337 on 01 November 2013, 06:37
Looks great!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 01 November 2013, 08:03
Looking good. More and more I see the Carbon Grey. The more I think that couloir next for me.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 01 November 2013, 09:18
Great looking car, I am so glad I ordered carbon grey seeing your great pics.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Spenaldo on 01 November 2013, 13:47
Fellas,

Sorry but i am a real biff!! im trying to upload some fots, i have uploaded to photo bucket but not sure how the fudge i get them onto the page?? which link do i copy/paste?? [img]http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/spenaldo/media/IMG_0906_zpsa826d4d2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0/img]
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 01 November 2013, 13:49
(http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r684/spenaldo/IMG_0906_zpsa826d4d2.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Spenaldo on 01 November 2013, 13:51
Cheers Andy!

What was i doing wrong??
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyl on 01 November 2013, 13:55
I asked the same question when I tried the first pic, copy the direct link from photo bucket, then paste in the message body, highlight all the link and click "insert Image" from the menu above, the one below the B button. Your link will appear between IMG brackets,  (http://), preview it to see if has worked..

Nice pic btw.

 :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 01 November 2013, 14:50
Now I've finally got five minutes I guess it's about time I introduced mine!

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o560/Exonian22/3b84113c-a078-4b7c-a31e-2ac9fd45989a.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/Exonian22/media/3b84113c-a078-4b7c-a31e-2ac9fd45989a.jpg.html)

Yes, another boring white one!

After the usual months of delays (ordered mid-April) and the tracker not showing build in progress til nearly the end of BW41 it suddenly took on the full potential of the Performance Pack and overtook everyone else's cars waiting at the docks and got to the dealership really really quickly.

Big thanks to Lee (evo1986) and Chris at Cheltenham VW saw it arrive on Friday last week and was quickly turned around and ready by Tuesday morning. A mad scramble by me to get up there as soon as possible and I collected her on Tuesday lunchtime.

I'd hoped to take a load of photos of this car and my old one together as I'd parked it quite close by in a good position but unfortunately I had to get back to Devon quickly and the motorway was shut so the nav had a very quick test straight away!!
I rushed through the paperwork and hit the road ASAP and thanks to the motorway being shut I had a very scenic drive home!!!

So what do I think of it?

The interior I absolutely love. VW did a spot on job.
When you sit and read the forums you see the same old comments from people who never really bother to investigate cars properly. They just sit and look at photos and make a judgement.
Now my reason for buying a mk7 wasn't because I needed a new car and conversely I was set to lose a lot of money on my old car and wasn't really ready to see it go any time soon. But with the announcement of the MQB and the VAQ diff I think myself and many other GTI aficionados knew the mk7 would be a leap forward like the mk5 was over the mk4.
The nay-sayers all said the mk7 looks just like a mk6 (due to the current family nose) and thus it didn't merit any further thought from them.
Well until they get their arses into the driving seat of a mk7 they'll never know what they're missing.

The mk7 interior is definitely an evolution. It's not a Bentley but it's a darned nice place to be.
Ergonomically everything is just so. It all falls to hand.
I can't really fault much about the interior. And as many have said, it all comes to life at night.

Looks? I keep finding things that aren't apparent in 2D photos. Even the rear lights have a nice bit of sculpting unlike the blobby mk5 and mk6 lights.
This is a car that needs viewing in the flesh.
A lot of people have commented on here that the GTI doesn't look much different to lower spec models. When you see them parked side by side they look quite different. Typical German understatement different. Just how we like it!

Colour? It had to be a white 3 door. As soon as the first motorshow pics were up on the internet and VW used the (Oryx) white on their press releases it was obvious their graphic designers and advertising guys knew they were on to something! Ok, mines Washing Machine flat white but it still stands out and that's been proved not just by admiring glances from other Golf owners (the only people so far to take any notice of the car) but my wife, who never ever recognises my new cars for ages after I've owned them, actually drove past me in heavy traffic where I was hard to spot - and she spotted my new car before I spotted her car which we've had five years!!! And boy did she let me know about it later!
Yes a Carbon Grey five door would have suited my uses much better but...


Engine? Well this incarnation of the TSI has as much torque as the outgoing GTD 170. Does it feel as punchy? Not to me. The car picks up speed ok but the throttle pedal really needs a lot of movement so something like a SprintBooster is an urgent requirement for me.
It must be the way the factories have to put cars out into the marketplace as 258 lb ft is quite a lot and to me it feels no more rapid (in fact less so) than a standard mk6. I read a lot of complaints about the M135i not feeling like it was as powerful as it is from the drivers seat.
I've had remapped cars putting out much less power than the 230 bhp standard Golf and feeling much punchier (obviously the stop watch would tell another story). It's just the way VW have had to dumb down the standard mapping.
26 years ago when I had my mk1 I'd have never dreamt that a factory standard GTI could've had more power than an ur-quattro. But unfortunately the ur-quattro feels a lot more lively in the engine department than a mk7 GTI!!

Without wanting to type for hours here I suppose I'd better just sum up a few things that have stood out as particularly noteworthy both good and bad.

The electronic handbrake I'd expected to hate. But I love it!

The radar thingy I've not even noticed but it was pretty cool on the motorway when the little graphic told me the vehicle in front was a bit too close!

The door stays are particularly bad on the 3 door. The salesman warned me about this and he's not wrong!

The folding seat isn't as good as on the mk4 3 door I had years ago for access so it's already becoming a pain in the arse. The price of vanity!

The colour is going to be another pain in the arse! My father in law took one look at the shiny white paintwork and said "you won't keep that car for long!"

The light strips on the interior I just adore! Childish I know but that's me!!!

Aside from that I've not really used the car much since picking it up. I'd originally hoped it would be there July or August and the white would have looked great in the summer sun - but the flip side is that it gets dark half way through the afternoon at this time of year and I can't see the outside of the car anyway, but what I can see is that awesome lighting on the interior.

Current mileage stands at about 160. 130 odd was the trip home.
Current paintwork colour is muddy brown with a hint of whiteness!

Still deciding on when to put my BBSs on or whether to just rock the standard Austins for a while.

First jobs will be LED interior bulbs for the ones that aren't already (will be ordered via eBAY once I find the links here again) and then having a look at what VCDS will allow me to do when it finally stops raining...

Oh, and the tax disc. Must remember to put the tax disc in!! It arrived this morning so that's the first job...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MAW73 on 01 November 2013, 15:21
Congrats on the new car Andy, looking good!   :cool:

I would stick to those wheels for now as they look fantastic. Correction.... get some rocco interlagos alloys on there fast  :grin:

The car does look better in the 3 door. I like the chamfered shape on the rear windows.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 01 November 2013, 16:04
Thanks Martin.
The three door does have some cool features. Some even cooler than the £700 saving!!!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wigit on 01 November 2013, 17:02
Andy looks superb and great write up, i found the mk7 didn't attract dirt at the rear like the 6 does, agree on handbrake as makes life so much easier, on the door front the mk7 doors are about 2" longer than on the 6 and get where you are coming from
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 01 November 2013, 17:05
Well, after nearly 7 months of an agonising wait, I finally picked up my GTD today  :laugh: What an amazing car, my first VW and my first diesel. After coming from a big 2.5 litre 5 cylinder turbo petrol Focus ST, the GTD requires a totally different driving style and more involvement with the 6 speed manual gear box.

Just a few pics at the moment, but a full evaluation later when I get a good chance to drive it and get used this this white beauty!  :smiley:

I hope everyone who picked up their new cars today had a great experience. Just to prove the GTI appeals to all ages, I saw an elderly gentleman picking up his new Tornado Red GTI. I think he was as excited as me!! Whether it's a GTI or GTD I don't think any of us will be disappointed. For all those waiting for your cars...hang in there  :wink:

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/GTD%20Delivery/GTD01.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/GTD%20Delivery/GTD01.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/GTD%20Delivery/GTD02.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/GTD%20Delivery/GTD02.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/GTD%20Delivery/GTD04.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/GTD%20Delivery/GTD04.jpg.html)

(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g147/samsroadracing/GTD%20Delivery/GTD03.jpg) (http://s55.photobucket.com/user/samsroadracing/media/GTD%20Delivery/GTD03.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AlphaOneZero on 02 November 2013, 00:37
Finally got mine on Wednesday, haven't had chance to get the SLR out in decent daylight so these are the pics I took while I was picking it up  :smiley: Apologies for the poor quality.

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc137/AlphaOneZero/gti3e_zps868dbbd8.jpg)

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc137/AlphaOneZero/gti1_zpse9f806e5.jpg)

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc137/AlphaOneZero/gti2e_zpsc86db1f8.jpg)

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc137/AlphaOneZero/gti4_zps324b6b81.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 02 November 2013, 01:12
Nice shot with the interior lights through the window. 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 02 November 2013, 09:30
Great looking cars guys. Cant beat the three door in my opinion. My GTD is here in about two weeks.
 
I love the red internal light strip in the GTI. Does the GTD have this but in white or?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 02 November 2013, 09:31
From what I've heard, yes!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 09:36
Yes that's totally correct... GTD has white interior lighting and strips on the door sills and panels
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MM087 on 02 November 2013, 10:20
Cool  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Valenni on 02 November 2013, 10:58
Lovely cars guys!

Sam, hope to see you on the road sometime. (I drive from Antrim to Belfast everyday morning and evening)

Keep'er clean! (Although this weather is pathetic)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 03 November 2013, 13:12
Lovely cars guys!

Sam, hope to see you on the road sometime. (I drive from Antrim to Belfast everyday morning and evening)

Keep'er clean! (Although this weather is pathetic)

You never know Valenni, although I'm not travelling in that direction in the mornings. It's dirty already, but at least it was clean for one day!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 03 November 2013, 13:56
Sam I will keep an eye out for you I do roughly the same commute. I will recognise your plate. If you see some dick flashing you in a GTI it will be me :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: johanr77 on 03 November 2013, 13:57
Got mine on friday, loving it so far. I didn't think I'd like the electronic handbrake but so far its worked perfectly. Not had a go of the adaptive cruise yet but first decent run on the dualler and I'll give it a shot.

(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t329/JohanRV8/DSC_0735_zps9a0ab72f.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 03 November 2013, 14:02
Sam I will keep an eye out for you I do roughly the same commute. I will recognise your plate. If you see some dick flashing you in a GTI it will be me :-)

Fantastic! Will keep an eye out for you mk7gti  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mackandmark on 03 November 2013, 17:42
Today has been the first chance that I have had to give my new GTD a proper clean since it was delivered on Tuesday.
Didn't want to post any pics until it was looking something like!

Pretty much just as I'd finished the heavens opened  :cry: but I managed to get a few decent photo's before the rain set in.

I know it is another WHITE one, when there have already been a few posted, but at the end of the day its my 'WHITE' one  :laugh:

Hope you like the pics

If someone knows how to dump them on the page (rather than through photo bucket) then please go ahead

Thanks

http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3267_zps3d92cee6.jpg.html
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3270_zps05ce175e.jpg.html?sort=3&o=8
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3274_zpsbef5f921.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3275_zps4541f3cd.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3278_zps8e74a89c.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3276_zpsf62ca9c6.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3273_zpsef5c6ca9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=5
http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3271_zpsfa488fa1.jpg.html?sort=3&o=7
 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: chazzypuk on 03 November 2013, 18:33
Nice pictures! :-) l really like the creases on the bonnet on the mk7. Really stands out in white too!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 03 November 2013, 19:00
Today has been the first chance that I have had to give my new GTD a proper clean since it was delivered on Tuesday.
Didn't want to post any pics until it was looking something like!

Pretty much just as I'd finished the heavens opened  :cry: but I managed to get a few decent photo's before the rain set in.

I know it is another WHITE one, when there have already been a few posted, but at the end of the day its my 'WHITE' one  :laugh:

Hope you like the pics

If someone knows how to dump them on the page (rather than through photo bucket) then please go ahead

Thanks

Sorted. Good colour choice  :wink:

(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/mackandmark/DSCF3267_zps3d92cee6.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3267_zps3d92cee6.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/mackandmark/DSCF3270_zps05ce175e.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3270_zps05ce175e.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/mackandmark/DSCF3274_zpsbef5f921.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3274_zpsbef5f921.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/mackandmark/DSCF3275_zps4541f3cd.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3275_zps4541f3cd.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/mackandmark/DSCF3278_zps8e74a89c.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3278_zps8e74a89c.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/mackandmark/DSCF3276_zpsf62ca9c6.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3276_zpsf62ca9c6.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/mackandmark/DSCF3273_zpsef5c6ca9.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3273_zpsef5c6ca9.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/mackandmark/DSCF3271_zpsfa488fa1.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/mackandmark/media/DSCF3271_zpsfa488fa1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mackandmark on 03 November 2013, 20:32
Thanks CraigW, much appreciated.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 03 November 2013, 21:45
Collected my GTi on Thursday and proceeded to take Friday off work to drive 250 miles to the lakes and back to get to know her. Transitioning from a 2nd hand, 11 year old 206 that I've had for 6 years has been a bit of a shock to say the least. Obviously I don't have much to compare it to therefore my brief experience with the car can be summarized in one word; tremendous.

A few pics below (please excuse the disgraceful parking, iPhone camera-work and dead flies):  :laugh:

(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/LJS-7/IMG_3360_zpsdb8175ff.jpg) (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/LJS-7/media/IMG_3360_zpsdb8175ff.jpg.html)


(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/LJS-7/IMG_3367_zps041907bd.jpg) (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/LJS-7/media/IMG_3367_zps041907bd.jpg.html)

(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/LJS-7/IMG_3390_zpsdd86c9bc.jpg) (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/LJS-7/media/IMG_3390_zpsdd86c9bc.jpg.html)

(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/LJS-7/IMG_3386_zps046f8efa.jpg) (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/LJS-7/media/IMG_3386_zps046f8efa.jpg.html)

(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/LJS-7/153d4641-bd71-413b-8440-aa675da4f094_zpsb2e57f62.jpg) (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/LJS-7/media/153d4641-bd71-413b-8440-aa675da4f094_zpsb2e57f62.jpg.html)

(http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/LJS-7/b5909ba1-0408-426d-9bc5-b0ef95dc37ce_zps18695e3e.jpg) (http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/LJS-7/media/b5909ba1-0408-426d-9bc5-b0ef95dc37ce_zps18695e3e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 03 November 2013, 21:57
fantastic autumnal photos, getting rather excited. The pure white makes the creases running back on either side of the bonnet look more prominent due to reflection. I think this gives the car a mean face (in a good way.)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 04 November 2013, 11:39
Super photos. It's a beautiful sunny day today… anybody out there who's been waiting for a break in the weather…. go get ya camera & get snapping your new baby! We neeeeeeed more pictures to make the waiting easier! :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 04 November 2013, 11:55
Super photos. It's a beautiful sunny day today… anybody out there who's been waiting for a break in the weather…. go get ya camera & get snapping your new baby! We neeeeeeed more pictures to make the waiting easier! :wink:
I have my Fuji X100 and Nikon D7000 at the ready.....  :evil: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 04 November 2013, 17:17
A hell of an upgrade! Never buy French in my opinion, build qualities sh!t in comparison
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: adey V on 04 November 2013, 22:52
Any of you lucky guys/gals with cars just delivered, if you ordered advance phone prep are they still delivering without the front MDI cable or have they started putting cables in as has been suggested?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 04 November 2013, 22:57
Any of you lucky guys/gals with cars just delivered, if you ordered advance phone prep are they still delivering without the front MDI cable or have they started putting cables in as has been suggested?
Collected last monday, no MDI

see here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=261231.msg2400392#new
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: adey V on 04 November 2013, 23:12
Just read that so hope they get it sorted soon ,mine was built second week of Oct, still awaiting del. so not sure if its in, have you notified your dealer and does he know anything about it, mine seemed to be playing dumb !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 04 November 2013, 23:35
Just read that so hope they get it sorted soon ,mine was built second week of Oct, still awaiting del. so not sure if its in, have you notified your dealer and does he know anything about it, mine seemed to be playing dumb !
Theyve lodged the issue with VW cust services - details here - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259384.msg2400052#new
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 07 November 2013, 08:17
Picked up my GTD yesterday  :grin:

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3779_zps010d1482.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3779_zps010d1482.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3781_zps458888af.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3781_zps458888af.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3783_zpsdb416f17.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3783_zpsdb416f17.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3782_zps280dbd09.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3782_zps280dbd09.jpg.html)

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(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3793_zps6875923c.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3793_zps6875923c.jpg.html)

Enjoyed an awesome 220 mile ride home.  Stopped at a few service stations on the way to give the car a bit of variety of revs during the journey.

Initial thoughts:

- Adaptive cruise control is great
- E Handbrake takes a lot of getting used to (still reaching for it)
- Night illuminations look the mutts
- CSG needs to be seen in the flesh - pictures do not do the colour justice
- 51mpg according to trip computer; my outgoing 2007 focus 2.0 TDI never ever got above 45/46 so a promising start

A couple of niggles:
- No USB port - my phone ran out of charge.  Need to get an adapter but seriously most cars have a port these days dont they?
- Album art quality on the standard media player is not good.  I dont mind the lower resolution on text / graphics or any other part of the system.  The art just looks washed out for some reason.

In summary - All round awesome and well worth the wait - can't see anyone being disappointed when they (eventually) get to pick up their motors!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LJS7 on 07 November 2013, 09:49
Very nice dippy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 07 November 2013, 10:31
Looks fantastic dippy! Congrats pal  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stuart.cameron on 07 November 2013, 12:36
Picked up my GTD yesterday  :grin:

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3779_zps010d1482.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3779_zps010d1482.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3781_zps458888af.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3781_zps458888af.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3783_zpsdb416f17.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3783_zpsdb416f17.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3782_zps280dbd09.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3782_zps280dbd09.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3788_zpsa4505b5f.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3788_zpsa4505b5f.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3786_zps04665f14.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3786_zps04665f14.jpg.html)

(http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac310/asimali_x/IMG_3793_zps6875923c.jpg) (http://s910.photobucket.com/user/asimali_x/media/IMG_3793_zps6875923c.jpg.html)

Enjoyed an awesome 220 mile ride home.  Stopped at a few service stations on the way to give the car a bit of variety of revs during the journey.

Initial thoughts:

- Adaptive cruise control is great
- E Handbrake takes a lot of getting used to (still reaching for it)
- Night illuminations look the mutts
- CSG needs to be seen in the flesh - pictures do not do the colour justice
- 51mpg according to trip computer; my outgoing 2007 focus 2.0 TDI never ever got above 45/46 so a promising start

A couple of niggles:
- No USB port - my phone ran out of charge.  Need to get an adapter but seriously most cars have a port these days dont they?
- Album art quality on the standard media player is not good.  I dont mind the lower resolution on text / graphics or any other part of the system.  The art just looks washed out for some reason.

In summary - All round awesome and well worth the wait - can't see anyone being disappointed when they (eventually) get to pick up their motors!

Wow thats nice! There should be a USB adapter that you can plug a cable into for the MDI, should charge it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 07 November 2013, 13:08
Thanks Guys  :smiley:

Just to confirm - is there a USB port just for charging purposes?  The compartment by the gearstick has the old 40 pin iPhone cable.  There is nothing in the armrest.  There is a 12v cigarette lighter in the central console but I didnt have an adaptor for my lightning cable.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 07 November 2013, 13:10
Thanks Guys  :smiley:

Just to confirm - is there a USB port just for charging purposes?  The compartment by the gearstick has the old 40 pin iPhone cable.  There is nothing in the armrest.  There is a 12v cigarette lighter in the central console but I didnt have an adaptor for my lightning cable.

You only get USB connections in the armrest and behind gearstick with adv phone prep. The one in the armrest is for charging only. The one behind the gearstick is the one with all the problems - should be able to support ipod playback but VW UK messed up and are looking into a solution for existing customers (fixed from around now on).

You can get a MDi->USB cable which means you can charge/use compatible USB devices from the MDI socket
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 07 November 2013, 13:15
aah ok.

I dont have the advanced phone prep kit - so that explains that!

The MDi cable/socket is the one in front of the gear stick?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 07 November 2013, 13:28
aah ok.

I dont have the advanced phone prep kit - so that explains that!

The MDi cable/socket is the one in front of the gear stick?
yep
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 07 November 2013, 13:35
cool - I think Ill just hold off for the MDi lightning cable.  Think its starting to ship with BW45 cars so should be able to pick it up in ebay soon.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mr Savage on 10 November 2013, 01:01
Jimble: Hopefully the DSG will grow on you. Not for thanks, found it highly annoying on my demo test drive. Put in manual mode and it still tries to change up for you etc. Hopefully you aren't underwhelmed for long.

I have to completely disagree with you here. In manual mode (that is gearstick pushed across to manual) the gears will never change up automatically for you, only change down when you're reaching a stop. In this mode you can use the paddle shifters for changing up & down gears without the automatic interfering at all.

If you use a paddle while in drive or sport you do not enter manual mode, rather you override the automatic gearbox for 10-15 seconds, after which the car will switch back into the previous mode it was in and go back to automatic.

I agree that drive changes too early and sport changes too late but that's why I just keep it in manual mode and use the paddles.

The DSG gearbox is fantastic and it is very responsive you just have to use the correct throttle. If you floor the car in drive in 5th gear it will automatically change down to 2nd gear and send you catapulting away. It's just getting used to the box.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 November 2013, 09:34
MrSavage: Disagree all you like, but slotted over into manual mode, that thing was wanting to change up for me all the time, and not anywhere near the higher reaches of the rev range either (about 3k revs). I know how to use a DSG, my dad has had it on his last 3 cars, and that car was definitely in manual mode. Thinking back, I do wonder whether having it in ECO somehow overrides the manual mode if the car decides you aren't driving it economically, but perhaps SPORT would leave it alone.

It annoyed the hell out of me on the first half of my extended test drive. I put it into auto for the 2nd half of the test drive and just forgot about changing gears myself.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mr Savage on 10 November 2013, 09:48
MrSavage: Disagree all you like, but slotted over into manual mode, that thing was wanting to change up for me all the time, and not anywhere near the higher reaches of the rev range either (about 3k revs). I know how to use a DSG, my dad has had it on his last 3 cars, and that car was definitely in manual mode. Thinking back, I do wonder whether having it in ECO somehow overrides the manual mode if the car decides you aren't driving it economically, but perhaps SPORT would leave it alone.

It annoyed the hell out of me on the first half of my extended test drive. I put it into auto for the 2nd half of the test drive and just forgot about changing gears myself.

It probably was because it was in Eco mode. Try it in sport mode, mine will let me accelerate into the red line without changing up for me. Well 6k atleast, not tried any further yet but I'm certain it would.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: The Danno on 10 November 2013, 10:56
Hi All,

Picked up my GTI yesterday, full album here:

http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/library/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI

Some highlights:

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab108/pauliem78/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5898_zps3242f24d.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/media/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5898_zps3242f24d.jpg.html)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab108/pauliem78/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5899_zps33267064.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/media/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5899_zps33267064.jpg.html)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab108/pauliem78/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5895_zpsbd453862.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/media/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5895_zpsbd453862.jpg.html)

(http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab108/pauliem78/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5891_zps56b65217.jpg) (http://s854.photobucket.com/user/pauliem78/media/New%20MK7%20Golf%20GTI/IMG_5891_zps56b65217.jpg.html)

Hard to capture how nice the Oyrx White is in photos - in the sun it looks absolutely stunning. So far I am not actually sure if I prefer it to my Scirocco, feels very high and more disconnected from the road.  The media system does not seem to work as well with my iPhone as the previous one.

Overall I think it is a cracking car, but I have not driven it enough to give a proper opinion yet.  It is an amazing colour though and don't regret paying the extra for the "special" paint.

Hi Paul I'm thinking of ordering a white R. Just can't make my mind up about oryx or normal white. What do you think?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 10 November 2013, 13:35
If it helps your decision I was told by dealer not to order Oryx White. Apparently if you ever need to do a repair its near impossible to match never mind the initial cost...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Chief1337 on 11 November 2013, 16:47
Saw my GTi today for the first time ahead of collecting on Saturday. Some pictures:-

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 11 November 2013, 17:35


Hi Paul I'm thinking of ordering a white R. Just can't make my mind up about oryx or normal white. What do you think?
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If your going with white I would just stick with pure white. As mentioned already, any chips or scratches in Oryx White is likely to be very very expensive to repair. IMO though the R just doesn't look great in white, it would have to either be blue or black for me
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 11 November 2013, 19:26
Does anyone know if the gtd/gti come with tints and if so what % thanks
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monkeyhanger on 11 November 2013, 19:33
Does anyone know if the gtd/gti come with tints and if so what % thanks

Tints in the front very subtle - about 90% transmission, rears are about 65% I think. Green tint for all windows.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 11 November 2013, 19:39
Does anyone know if the gtd/gti come with tints and if so what % thanks

Tints in the front very subtle - about 90% transmission, rears are about 65% I think. Green tint for all windows.

Thanks
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 12 November 2013, 03:40
Does anyone know if the gtd/gti come with tints and if so what % thanks

Tints in the front very subtle - about 90% transmission, rears are about 65% I think. Green tint for all windows.

Thanks

Wouldn't surprise me if the front sides were at the legal limit of 25% tint and the screen at the legal limit of 20% tint.

Pretty much every manufacturer uses these as a guide on how much to tint by.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rallypug on 13 November 2013, 11:59
Well.... its finally arrived... only driven it 5 miles and cant take the smile off my face ...
 :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin: will try and get pics on here by the end of the week
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 13 November 2013, 13:09
Hi Rallypug,
am well pleased for you, going by your smiles its worth the wait  :laugh:
Well I have 30 odd days yet before I pick up mine, but hoping its before the 16th Dec, as am back down to Angola working for 28 days rotation  :cry:....so looks like the wife might get a whole month of the Gti to her self :shocked:
I might even ask the dealer to keep the motor till am back, as he said tht he would give me a loan car till my Gti arrives. because he requires my BMW X1 for the trade in so he can secure the price for that month.....

All you need is some good country roads on a Sunday morning for a nice drive...all the best
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Neil_MK on 13 November 2013, 14:07
Picked mine up yesterday (at last!). All I can say to those waiting to pick up is it's worth the wait!  What a car, I was intending to have a running in period but it's just too tempting to be heavy with the right foot.  :evil:

I won't post photos as I'm sure you've all seen enough Pure White GTI's (and my photography skills won't add any extra value!).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: detritus on 13 November 2013, 14:59
After 2 years happy ownership of the Storm Trooper, it is being replaced next week by a new beast.

GTD, 3dr, DSG, DBP, 19"s, leather. Can't wait for the arrival of Darth Vader!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 13 November 2013, 16:47
Picked mine up yesterday (at last!). All I can say to those waiting to pick up is it's worth the wait!  What a car, I was intending to have a running in period but it's just too tempting to be heavy with the right foot.  :evil:

I won't post photos as I'm sure you've all seen enough Pure White GTI's (and my photography skills won't add any extra value!).

Neil, i would love to see some photo's of your 5 door, as most of the pure White's are the 3 door version.... :drool:
You could PM me if you like....

Doug
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: summerteeth on 13 November 2013, 17:48
Picked mine up 2 weeks ago (5 dr black with only option being DCC - non PP) and so far really really chuffed.

Had a mk6 GTI for 6 months about 2 years ago, and this seems a big leap forward in terms of overall package. Really chuffed I went for the DCC. Comfort is great around town and Normal otherwise. Didnt realise the engine note gets louder in sport - quite good but a wee bit droney after a while. Biggest suprise so far is how FAST the car feels, the torque available giving it a very urgent feel if you ask me.

I have also have a 997 GT3 and the golf feels quicker at low-ish revs, such is the turbo goodness. But at the same time it doesn't have a laggy and on/off feel that some turbos have. 

Not a cheap car to buy outright but really good finance on PCP from VW made it a no brainer for me.

I cant normally be bothered washing cars myself but I am gonna give this car a quick was every 2 weeks as I think it looks fantastic in black. Sorry shoulda boshed some snaps up !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 13 November 2013, 18:26
Picked mine up 2 weeks ago (5 dr black with only option being DCC - non PP) and so far really really chuffed.

Had a mk6 GTI for 6 months about 2 years ago, and this seems a big leap forward in terms of overall package. Really chuffed I went for the DCC. Comfort is great around town and Normal otherwise. Didnt realise the engine note gets louder in sport - quite good but a wee bit droney after a while. Biggest suprise so far is how FAST the car feels, the torque available giving it a very urgent feel if you ask me.

I have also have a 997 GT3 and the golf feels quicker at low-ish revs, such is the turbo goodness. But at the same time it doesn't have a laggy and on/off feel that some turbos have. 

Hi am waiting on my Pure White Gti 5 door to arrive mid Dec, where did you deal with? Specys in Aberdeen? I dealt with Hawco peterhead and got a cracking deal, also a canceled order so haapy not to wait the 5-6 month wiating list.
Some photo's of yer car would be great  :wink:

Not a cheap car to buy outright but really good finance on PCP from VW made it a no brainer for me.

I cant normally be bothered washing cars myself but I am gonna give this car a quick was every 2 weeks as I think it looks fantastic in black. Sorry shoulda boshed some snaps up !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: summerteeth on 14 November 2013, 16:04
yeah specialist cars. very good to deal with. can imagine u would get a sharper deal from hawco in phead though. was happy with specys as they agreed to take 2 cars from as a trade-in.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 14 November 2013, 17:44
Aye got a nae bad deal from Hawco, they matched Aberdeen's price plus they are on my doorstep, just 15mins away.
Who did you deal with? and when did you order your car? Is there plenty room inthe back of the 5 door?

I keep checking that tracker, but the bloody thing wont move  :cry:.....I still havent seen any on the road as of yet!!
Sohoping things move along when am home from Angola in a 13 days time.... :laugh:

Some pictures of your 5 door would be great, as most of the Gti's are the 3 door spec

Doug
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Whiteshirt on 14 November 2013, 18:07
Picked up today.

3 miles on the clock.

Now 10 miles on the clock

Need a degree to understand all the settings.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 15 November 2013, 08:34
Aye got a nae bad deal from Hawco, they matched Aberdeen's price plus they are on my doorstep, just 15mins away.
Who did you deal with? and when did you order your car? Is there plenty room inthe back of the 5 door?

I keep checking that tracker, but the bloody thing wont move  :cry:.....I still havent seen any on the road as of yet!!
Sohoping things move along when am home from Angola in a 13 days time.... :laugh:

Some pictures of your 5 door would be great, as most of the Gti's are the 3 door spec

Doug

^^ I would have said the opposite! I've only seen a couple of GTI's in here in 3-Dr, most in 5-Dr?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rallypug on 15 November 2013, 15:07
Well, here's mine after a long 6 month wait....still cant stop smiling when driving...

Just to confirm spec...
Performance Pack, Adaptive Chassis Control, Winter Pack, Std Nav


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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 15 November 2013, 19:07
Tornado Red is a fantastic colour rallypug. Looks great.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 16 November 2013, 08:21
Away this second to pick up the car...5 months from order to collection. Cant wait. Feels like Christmas has come early
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Skinnee D on 16 November 2013, 12:41
Not that new now, but posted following a request.  Seems reflex silver is not popular for Mk7 GTI/GTD's.  Looks much better in the flesh than in photos.  Also can testify very dirt-friendly which is big on my criteria :smiley:.  Paint finish seems excellent so far - including the door sills etc where some people have reported problems with r/s.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/vicspy88/IMG-20131011-00865.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/vicspy88/IMG-20131011-00863x.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 16 November 2013, 12:50
Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White  :evil: cant wait.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 16 November 2013, 14:48
Skinnee D hope those whippets don't scratch the paint when jumping in.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Moro on 16 November 2013, 15:35
Not that new now, but posted following a request.  Seems reflex silver is not popular for Mk7 GTI/GTD's.  Looks much better in the flesh than in photos.  Also can testify very dirt-friendly which is big on my criteria :smiley:.  Paint finish seems excellent so far - including the door sills etc where some people have reported problems with r/s.

Everything you say.

I think this is only the 3rd Reflex to be delivered on this forum - and the first GTD and 3 door too. I really like this colour, and look forward to not cleaning mine too often.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Skinnee D on 16 November 2013, 15:44
Skinnee D hope those whippets don't scratch the paint when jumping in.
She's actually a greyhound - and too old / lazy to jump in and out these days so gets lifted. It's a dogs life...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Skinnee D on 16 November 2013, 15:51
Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White  :evil: cant wait.
Cheers.  Pure white was a close second - looked excellent on the demos.  Silver just edged it on the dirt-friendliness front :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 16 November 2013, 16:17
Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White  :evil: cant wait.
Cheers.  Pure white was a close second - looked excellent on the demos.  Silver just edged it on the dirt-friendliness front :grin:

Skinnee D - Your GTD looks great in Silver, as does Moro's GTi 5 door. I'm going for Silver too, as washing the car happens about once a month (or probably less  :wink:) If colour choice on this forum is anything to go by, I reckon Silver MK7 GTD/GTi's are gonna be pretty rare.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 16 November 2013, 16:55
Silver looks really good mate and I'm not normally a fan of silver cars.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Skinnee D on 16 November 2013, 17:01
Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White  :evil: cant wait.
Cheers.  Pure white was a close second - looked excellent on the demos.  Silver just edged it on the dirt-friendliness front :grin:

Skinnee D - Your GTD looks great in Silver, as does Moro's GTi 5 door. I'm going for Silver too, as washing the car happens about once a month (or probably less  :wink:) If colour choice on this forum is anything to go by, I reckon Silver MK7 GTD/GTi's are gonna be pretty rare.
Indeed; I never found a single silver demo anywhere to look at (even GT ones were scarce).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Skinnee D on 16 November 2013, 17:09
Silver looks really good mate and I'm not normally a fan of silver cars.
Cheers Kyle.  There are colours that I personally like better but I'm such rubbish when it comes to car cleaning that I wouldn't want to live with them :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Skinnee D on 16 November 2013, 17:24
Lovely car mate, I gusss paint choice is down to individual tastes otherwise we would all be boring.
I am very excited about my GTi being in transit.... I've gone for Pure White  :evil: cant wait.
Cheers.  Pure white was a close second - looked excellent on the demos.  Silver just edged it on the dirt-friendliness front :grin:

Skinnee D - Your GTD looks great in Silver, as does Moro's GTi 5 door. I'm going for Silver too, as washing the car happens about once a month (or probably less  :wink:) If colour choice on this forum is anything to go by, I reckon Silver MK7 GTD/GTi's are gonna be pretty rare.
Just saw you have the sunroof listed. Got that too and very happy indeed with it (though wasn't overly happy having to order it blind - another rarity in the demo world).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 16 November 2013, 17:51
Yeah, demo I drove didn't have pano roof. Got a fixed glass roof in current car & really like it because 1. Makes the car feel more airy and 2. Gives the kids more to look at! Having a pano roof that opens is going to be a real bonus. Saw one on a YouTube video and had to stick it on the spec. So I'm really chuffed you are happy with it… but guess it's not gonna get much use till Spring/Summer now! Gonna get mighty cold next week I hear.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Skinnee D on 16 November 2013, 18:29
Yep - though it's still great for all the extra light, and on tilt for air for the dog when in the shops.  On tilt there's an extended overlap at the rear over the rain channels (compared your average sunroof).  Combined with the folding side screens I'm hoping it will work better than a standard sunroof in the rain (for the dog - otherwise would set up auto-close with the rain sensor).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 16 November 2013, 20:08
That looks lovely in silver mate, it really highlights the lines of the car! :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Skinnee D on 17 November 2013, 10:36
Cheers Jimble.  Sorry to read about your problems - the last thing you want, particularly after the long wait for a VW factory order.  Hope you can get a quick resolution out of VW that satisfies you.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 17 November 2013, 11:41
Not that new now, but posted following a request.  Seems reflex silver is not popular for Mk7 GTI/GTD's.  Looks much better in the flesh than in photos.  Also can testify very dirt-friendly which is big on my criteria :smiley:.  Paint finish seems excellent so far - including the door sills etc where some people have reported problems with r/s.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/vicspy88/IMG-20131011-00865.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/vicspy88/IMG-20131011-00863x.jpg

Very nice car Skinnee, big fan of silver and have had 2 myself. Only reason I changed colours was I fancied a change otherwise it would have been silver for me.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 17 November 2013, 21:22
Been waiting nearly three weeks to post pics of my new GTI. The weather has been so bad its been nigh on impossible to wash and prep the car how I wanted. Anyway here are three pics post wash, post dry, post Gtechniq c2v3 liquid crystal application. The paintwork feels as smooth as glass after using c2v3. Great product - I recommend it highly. Pretty easy to apply too.

The light isn't the best as it was fading, and I know we've all seen a million Pure White editions, but mine is special :wink:

(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/Gary_Monkey/IMG_0603_zps4d064897.jpg)
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/Gary_Monkey/IMG_0604_zps58968ede.jpg)
(http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w565/Gary_Monkey/IMG_0605_zps34ec55cc.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 18 November 2013, 09:29
5-0 that's stunning. Making a list of products for when mine arrives, your combination is on it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 18 November 2013, 10:30
Very Sweet.....looks very like the one I have ordered and cant wait :grin:
That does look the business in Pure White and fairly stands out...I bet you have had a few head turns when you drive about :laugh:....
I wish mine would hurry up, as am getting fed up with the BMW X1 now  :sick:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ian.C on 18 November 2013, 12:10
Looks sweet should stand out very well.....Our Pure White should arrive at the dealers any day now.....Cannot wait now.

Ian
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: buddfridge on 19 November 2013, 10:08
Had mine a month now, 5dr white gtd manual, winter pack sevice pack sat nav..will post some pics soon.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 19 November 2013, 19:09
Looks great 5-0.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 21 November 2013, 15:34
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af326/fbf01/DSC_8740800x441_zps4a47ad2e.jpg

I admit...not the best photo nor does it do the car justice, tad grubby too, but this car is a head turner! Love it and I feel it is a step up from an A3 IMO  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: adey V on 21 November 2013, 18:47
Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ian.C on 21 November 2013, 18:57
Have you checked your tyre pressure..?? Dealers have the habit of over inflating them...

Ian
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: adey V on 21 November 2013, 19:25
no not yet, will give it a try, just wondering if anyone else thought the ride was hard?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 21 November 2013, 21:24
Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.

Are you sure that the dealer took out the transport blocks?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 21 November 2013, 22:04
Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer!

Yeah possibly the transport blocks. Have a look at this long thread that turned out to be the transport blocks.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259329.0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 22 November 2013, 14:31
FINALLLY !!!

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68905459/2013-11-22%2014.00.58.jpg)

Just picked her up, and have meetings all afternoon - so more pic's over W/E

Rik is finally a happy bunny after 6 1/2 months.....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 22 November 2013, 15:01
FINALLLY !!!

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68905459/2013-11-22%2014.00.58.jpg)

Just picked her up, and have meetings all afternoon - so more pic's over W/E

Rik is finally a happy bunny after 6 1/2 months.....

HOORAH!!! And wow, what a stunner! Sooooooo shiny: Did the dealer detail it, Autoglym?  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Moro on 22 November 2013, 15:22
FINALLLY !!!

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68905459/2013-11-22%2014.00.58.jpg)

Just picked her up, and have meetings all afternoon - so more pic's over W/E

Rik is finally a happy bunny after 6 1/2 months.....

HOORAH!!! And wow, what a stunner! Sooooooo shiny: Did the dealer detail it, Autoglym?  :laugh:
Looks really good - did they ever let on why it was so delayed?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 November 2013, 15:30
Nice one Rik. It's been a long wait for you pal. Looks stunning!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 22 November 2013, 15:39
Looks amazing Rik. It's a great feeling to have it after the long wait! Happy Motoring  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Geomets on 22 November 2013, 15:46
Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.

Check immediately if the  transportation pucks have been removed!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 22 November 2013, 16:55

Thanks chaps :)

Still no information on the delay - it will remain a closely guarded VW secret methinks..

Dealer didn't say they had used Autoglym - but it is very shiny :D

Now need to start the chase for a bit of 'good will' :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Phil 117 on 22 November 2013, 19:38
Now need to start the chase for a bit of 'good will' :)

Are you trying to get good will from the dealer or VW?

If it's VW, try sending an email to this guy.

Gary Kitchin, Customer Relations Manager
Volkswagen Executive Office
Tel: 0844 375 4625
gary.kitchin@volkswagen.co.uk

You might be able to get some free accessories off them.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 22 November 2013, 19:49
Nice one Rik . She's a beut.  Dead chuffed for you!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: adey V on 23 November 2013, 08:57
Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.

Check immediately if the  transportation pucks have been removed!
Thanks for advice, have tried it in sport then over to comfort but can't feel a lot of difference. If anyone has ACC and has it set to comfort can you tell me how you find the ride, it just seems to me to be very hard when all the car mags said how good it was, I know we don't have the best of roads in Sussex but modern dampers should cope...glad I did not get 19 inch wheels!!
That's my only gripe, oh and fuel but hey its a GTI !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 24 November 2013, 14:48
Well, finally picked mine up friday. Don't think I can say anymore than what everyone else has been saying. If your thinking about cancelling, DON'T. Well worth the wait!

Surprise for me is how well the adaptive cruise control works! even with a manual you can dip the clutch down and change gear when it slows down too much when the clutch comes back up the cruise control takes over again, VERY intuitive. Simply awesome car!

one minor thing, i do have a little moisture in the headlights. going to leave it a week to see if it clears up. if not, i'll be taking it to the dealers to have a look

other than that, BRILLIANT!

(http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac186/ARedpath/IMG_1570_zpsfbcdcfaf.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 24 November 2013, 16:16
Congrats GTI_Redpath.

The moisture/condensation on the headlights is quite common with the xenons.  Has been mentioned here previously in a few posts but is not something to be concerned about -  it should dissappear a short while after you start the car and drive.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 25 November 2013, 08:45
That looks tremendous in Black! Is that DBP or the standard black? I chose Tornado Red but I'm starting to think black would look amazing too!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 25 November 2013, 10:06
Hi guys just picked up car yesterday and need some advice on suspension. My last car was a mk 4 with 17 inch tyres so I might just not be use to the harder ride but have tried ACC in normal and then comfort - not much diff. seems rock hard to me, any bump vibrates the car and if its a pothole feels like I've been hit underneath with a hammer! Is this normal or do I need to give it time to settle down. Average mpg showing 26mpg! On the good side it's an awesome car.

Check immediately if the  transportation pucks have been removed!
Thanks for advice, have tried it in sport then over to comfort but can't feel a lot of difference. If anyone has ACC and has it set to comfort can you tell me how you find the ride, it just seems to me to be very hard when all the car mags said how good it was, I know we don't have the best of roads in Sussex but modern dampers should cope...glad I did not get 19 inch wheels!!
That's my only gripe, oh and fuel but hey its a GTI !

There is a definate difference between sport and comfort mate, with comfort there is a lot of suspension travel and almost feels boat like sometimes!! Don't drive it too long without getting it checked for the transport pucks, you'll be doing more damage.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 25 November 2013, 16:41
That looks tremendous in Black! Is that DBP or the standard black? I chose Tornado Red but I'm starting to think black would look amazing too!  :rolleyes:

thanks its DBP. looks even better in person!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 25 November 2013, 19:38
After having a few black cars I said I'd never own one again (too much Maintenence), but I have to admit that DBP one of yours looks stunning !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 25 November 2013, 19:47
There's something about black GTIs  :cool: :drool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 25 November 2013, 20:20
The car looks great but also looks like its got a huge front splitter.  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 25 November 2013, 21:06
There's something about black GTIs  :cool: :drool: :cool:
Yes - I thnk it just works so well with the red details - much better than any other colour. Its the same black as my Scirocco - you need to be a person who likes cleaning cars to have it....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 26 November 2013, 09:58
The car looks great but also looks like its got a huge front splitter.  :grin: :grin:

that'll be my awful attempt at blurring my number plate causing that  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 30 November 2013, 15:15
Well folks,
First clean today.
Man Flu + Mucky Car = dilemma - but could not leave it dirty :)

Noticed that there were swirl marks that the dealer prep must have left.

Snow Foam
Rinse
Wash Wax
Rinse
Demon Shine
Dry

No Swirl marks  :cool:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68905459/IMAG0410.jpg)

P.S. the crappy fence is next doors - time he did it methinks!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Phil 117 on 30 November 2013, 16:57
Just a quick few photos. Even though there dark, thought I'd get them up as the more the better.

Picked the demo up from the dealers yesterday. Had a kerbed alloy! They gave me a cheque for £100 to get it refurbished with a guarantee that if it didn't, they would take it off there next demo which is due to arrive in January. Anyway, the 18"s have been taken off for 17" Singapore's.

The car was brown yesterday after the 4 hour journey home. Been to the local to have the wheels fitted. If you don't know your stuff, you'd think they the standard GTD ones.

Also found a clicking sound to the right window, as if it was catching a cable when it was going up. Sorted today under warranty.

Just picked the car up, cleaned again! Sorry it's a bit dark.

I will post more pictures (hopefully with some French scenery) and a decent review after my 2000 mile trip this week.

Initial impressions. Just wow.

http://thumbsnap.com/s/9fbr6zs5.jpg[/img]|http://thumbsnap.com/9fbr6zs5](http://thumbsnap.com/s/9fbr6zs5.jpg)|http://thumbsnap.com/9fbr6zs5 (http://[img width=720 height=540)

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http://thumbsnap.com/s/N3psxLnK.jpg[/img]|http://thumbsnap.com/N3psxLnK](http://thumbsnap.com/s/N3psxLnK.jpg)|http://thumbsnap.com/N3psxLnK (http://[img width=720 height=540)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andyduz on 30 November 2013, 17:09

Well folks,
First clean today.
Man Flu + Mucky Car = dilemma - but could not leave it dirty :)

Noticed that there were swirl marks that the dealer prep must have left.

Snow Foam
Rinse
Wash Wax
Rinse
Demon Shine
Dry

No Swirl marks  :cool:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68905459/2013-11-30%2014.50.27.jpg)

P.S. the crappy fence is next doors - time he did it methinks!
Looking good....the car not the fence :grin: May need to try some snow foam next time, would you recommend it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-7-Performance on 30 November 2013, 22:23

http://thumbsnap.com/s/mtFWP9L6.jpg[/img]|http://thumbsnap.com/mtFWP9L6](http://thumbsnap.com/s/mtFWP9L6.jpg)|http://thumbsnap.com/mtFWP9L6 (http://[img width=720 height=540)

Mirrors folded and lights on. I can't do that...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 30 November 2013, 22:53

Well folks,
First clean today.
Man Flu + Mucky Car = dilemma - but could not leave it dirty :)

Noticed that there were swirl marks that the dealer prep must have left.

Snow Foam
Rinse
Wash Wax
Rinse
Demon Shine
Dry

No Swirl marks  :cool:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/68905459/2013-11-30%2014.50.27.jpg)

P.S. the crappy fence is next doors - time he did it methinks!
Looking good....the car not the fence :grin: May need to try some snow foam next time, would you recommend it?

The Snow foam is the Demon Shine stuff from Halfords
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_924875_langId_-1_categoryId_165682 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_924875_langId_-1_categoryId_165682)
its a little more runny than most, but seems to work well.
I have a karcher foam nozzle that I use it in.

This is what I finish with for the shine
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_925049_langId_-1_categoryId_165527 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_925049_langId_-1_categoryId_165527)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: noobmonkey on 01 December 2013, 10:19
Awesome Phil, those alloys work!! :)

I know I've posted my pics in another thread, but here they are again in the new arrivals thread!

Picked her up yesterday morning - and i love her :) (yup, she is a she! :P ) - very happy and will get some more pics up this week.

Another PW 5 door, sorry all! :P

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/car/2013-11-29%2011.15.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/car/2013-11-29%2011.20.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/car/2013-11-29%2011.29.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/car/2013-11-29%2011.42.jpg)


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gordor on 01 December 2013, 17:22

http://thumbsnap.com/s/mtFWP9L6.jpg[/img]|http://thumbsnap.com/mtFWP9L6](http://thumbsnap.com/s/mtFWP9L6.jpg)|http://thumbsnap.com/mtFWP9L6 (http://[img width=720 height=540)

Mirrors folded and lights on. I can't do that...



Coming/leaving home lights are on I guess
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 01 December 2013, 20:42
There's something about black GTIs  :cool: :drool: :cool:
Especially three-door ones....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 05 December 2013, 12:58
Finally I get to post in this thread  :smiley:

Performance Pack + Pan Roof + Adaptive Chassis + DynAudio

Picked her up at 9am this morning, had a bit of a blast around and sorted my parking permit.  38 miles covered.  Totally in love with this car already, that diff is incredible on corners!

Loving all my options, can definitely tell the difference with comfort suspension on should be great for the motorways!

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/DSC_4041_zpsfa55bd47.jpg)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/DSC_4040_zps40f98c16.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ian.C on 05 December 2013, 13:42
Looks great......we so nearly when for this colour......enjoy it....

Ian
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 05 December 2013, 15:59
Looks superb mate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 05 December 2013, 16:33
CSG is the bomb!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Croz13 on 05 December 2013, 18:25
Looks awesome mate...Nice colour choice  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 05 December 2013, 19:01
Looks brilliant, glad I ordered that colour.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: legin on 05 December 2013, 19:39
Same colour I have ordered think I made the right choice but alas a long wait yet
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 05 December 2013, 22:11
Looking swell there, I also nearly went for this colour, but ended up with Pure White which I hope is here with in the next  few weeks :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: noobmonkey on 05 December 2013, 22:26
hastd2, don't worry - pure white is beautiful :)
(GTD 5D example :) - (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/car/2013-11-29%2011.20.jpg)
w0000p! :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Robbo on 06 December 2013, 08:37
Picked mine up yesterday and managed to do a whole 3 miles so far!  :grin:

Really pleased with the colour and as people have said before, looks so much better in metal than a picture. There were a few admirers in the work car park as well, plenty of comments about how good the wheels look!

Looking forward to racking up a few miles today.

(http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t637/alistairrobertson7/Mobile%20Uploads/2013%2012/IMAG0283_zpsscgka1uj.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ian.C on 06 December 2013, 16:25
Finally......looking fwd to the drive home....

(http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad108/ian5858/IMAG0006_zps095c13f0.jpg)

Ian
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: noobmonkey on 06 December 2013, 16:44
Beautiful Robbo / Ian, love them both :)

Bet you are gonna have a cheshire cat smile on you by the time you get home!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sleg on 06 December 2013, 18:52
Collected yesterday and 100 miles on the clock

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt51/Sleggy/collectionfront.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/Sleggy/media/collectionfront.jpg.html)

(http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt51/Sleggy/collection.jpg) (http://s597.photobucket.com/user/Sleggy/media/collection.jpg.html)

Absolutely brilliant car, well worth the wait.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 06 December 2013, 19:05
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: It's landed...... can't fault my dealership one bit....  :laugh:
I collected it today...... its one epic car, you won't be disappointed.
Unfortunately it was raining so took what photos I could at the dealership.
PDI done correctly with no paint issues or swirl marks.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/11240265123_946e598e89.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240265123/)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/11240216146_36e220b5f1.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240216146/)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/11240201784_098cfa6e45.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240201784/)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/11240268103_77f53c7e93.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240268103/)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/11240182975_4c6408fcd9.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rizvanhussain/11240182975/)

Interestingly my car came with a iPhone4 cable and no the BW45 iPhone5 version. Perhaps the factory was out of parts again  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sleg on 06 December 2013, 19:09
2013GTi your car looks superb on those wheels. I found my cable in the glovebox still in the packaging and also the blue ended cable.

Enjoy your car :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 06 December 2013, 19:12
Congrats guys -  all looking good.  Have yet to see a colour the car doesn't look good in
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 06 December 2013, 19:28
Awesome looking cars!   :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Robbo on 06 December 2013, 19:48
Beautiful Robbo / Ian, love them both :)

Bet you are gonna have a cheshire cat smile on you by the time you get home!

Thanks noobmonkey.  Absolutely right about the smile :grin:  Did around 160 miles today, mostly motorway, but using the ACC made it such a nice journey and then managed to get onto a couple of back roads and enjoy :evil: Like the rest of you, it was a long old wait, but the car is fantastic!

Just keep looking for an excuse to go outside and look at the car!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rupture on 06 December 2013, 19:54
Did any of you pay the £995 for the performance model?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sleg on 06 December 2013, 19:59
Yes mine has the performance pack
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rupture on 06 December 2013, 20:17
I was reading about it in the dealership today and wondered how much sharper it was? Did you test the 220 model as well and if so what was your opinion??
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sleg on 06 December 2013, 20:26
The demo car was a standard 220 car, which was plenty fast enough but I wanted the performance pack for the limited slip diff and the bigger brakes. I will eventually take the car on track so these will make it far more enjoyable. But its a personal thing really I just felt thats where I wanted to spend my money.

There are some video reviews comparing the two in the reviews and links section.

I hope this helps.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 06 December 2013, 21:24
CSG looks awesome, white GTi with 19s looks stunning too.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 06 December 2013, 23:36
hastd2, don't worry - pure white is beautiful :)
(GTD 5D example :) - (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/77845919/car/2013-11-29%2011.20.jpg)
w0000p! :)

Yep am pleased with my choice of colour, am looking forward to the drive home and the looks it will get when it arrives in my town!!!...it will be the only one in my town so far, so fingers crossed another one dont turn up before hand!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 11 December 2013, 23:07
Hi Guys

I have been watching in envy as people have been receiving their new GTIs and GTDs....been great seeing the photos.

I was away in Manchester yesterday with a mate having some mid-afternoon beers before the football when I received a call off an unknown number. It was Benfield acting on behalf of the vehicle leasing firm my employer uses.....apparently my car is now in stock and they are looking to drop it off on the 23rd December  :grin: Perfect Christmas present or what!? Especially given that it was due at the end of February and then the end of January 2013.

So there will be a new GTI on the roads of the north-east very soon. I will make sure I stick some photos up once it has arrived. The GF already has a route planned for the evening of the 23rd lol. Looks like ill be missing 5-a-side that night, I cannot wait having ordered the car 18 weeks ago.

Best wishes

Si
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 12 December 2013, 09:49
Hi Guys

I have been watching in envy as people have been receiving their new GTIs and GTDs....been great seeing the photos.

I was away in Manchester yesterday with a mate having some mid-afternoon beers before the football when I received a call off an unknown number. It was Benfield acting on behalf of the vehicle leasing firm my employer uses.....apparently my car is now in stock and they are looking to drop it off on the 23rd December  :grin: Perfect Christmas present or what!? Especially given that it was due at the end of February and then the end of January 2013.

So there will be a new GTI on the roads of the north-east very soon. I will make sure I stick some photos up once it has arrived. The GF already has a route planned for the evening of the 23rd lol. Looks like ill be missing 5-a-side that night, I cannot wait having ordered the car 18 weeks ago.

Best wishes

Si

Fantastic news, I bet there'll be a lot of jealous people on here hoping for Xmas deliveries when they read this!  Enjoy, and well done on finding a girlfriend to share you passion, not many of them will plan the route for you!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 12 December 2013, 11:12
Hi Guys

I have been watching in envy as people have been receiving their new GTIs and GTDs....been great seeing the photos.

I was away in Manchester yesterday with a mate having some mid-afternoon beers before the football when I received a call off an unknown number. It was Benfield acting on behalf of the vehicle leasing firm my employer uses.....apparently my car is now in stock and they are looking to drop it off on the 23rd December  :grin: Perfect Christmas present or what!? Especially given that it was due at the end of February and then the end of January 2013.

So there will be a new GTI on the roads of the north-east very soon. I will make sure I stick some photos up once it has arrived. The GF already has a route planned for the evening of the 23rd lol. Looks like ill be missing 5-a-side that night, I cannot wait having ordered the car 18 weeks ago.

Best wishes

Si

Fantastic news, I bet there'll be a lot of jealous people on here hoping for Xmas deliveries when they read this!  Enjoy, and well done on finding a girlfriend to share you passion, not many of them will plan the route for you!  :laugh:

We need pics!  And of the car as well  :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: corgi on 12 December 2013, 15:01
Arrived today...

Look at the size of it compared to my 996 911 C4S Cab in the background!

(http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/corgi_watkins/IMG_03912_zps4e2d612d.jpg) (http://s1350.photobucket.com/user/corgi_watkins/media/IMG_03912_zps4e2d612d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 12 December 2013, 17:47
Hi corgi

First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.

May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: noobmonkey on 12 December 2013, 18:02
Hi corgi

First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.

May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
Steeling corgi's thunder, but i was just reading another post of his - "(17/7/13) order to delivery of 22 weeks" (BW45 i think)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 12 December 2013, 18:52
Hi corgi

First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.

May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
Steeling corgi's thunder, but i was just reading another post of his - "(17/7/13) order to delivery of 22 weeks" (BW45 i think)

Well i think five month waiting time is now normal time when ordering new GTD. I have heard on german forum (Motor Talk) that the reason for delay are ALU wheels Nogaro.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: corgi on 13 December 2013, 09:40
Hi corgi

First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.

May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
Steeling corgi's thunder, but i was just reading another post of his - "(17/7/13) order to delivery of 22 weeks" (BW45 i think)

I feel like a ventriloquists dummy  :laugh:

Spot on...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 13 December 2013, 13:09
Hi corgi

First congratulations for your new car and many save kilometers with him i wish to you and drive carefully.

May i ask when did you ordered your GTD (date)?
Steeling corgi's thunder, but i was just reading another post of his - "(17/7/13) order to delivery of 22 weeks" (BW45 i think)

I feel like a ventriloquists dummy  :laugh:

Spot on...

We won't mention where his hand is.... :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SR TDK on 13 December 2013, 22:24
Finally!! :smiley:

(http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Niso_Scott_Riley/f2998da6-49e0-4d49-a81c-b91e1c60c744_zpsc4c7261d.jpg?t=1386973181)


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 13 December 2013, 22:32
Those alloys are gorgeous  :laugh: :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 13 December 2013, 22:46
Finally!! :smiley:

(http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad187/Niso_Scott_Riley/f2998da6-49e0-4d49-a81c-b91e1c60c744_zpsc4c7261d.jpg?t=1386973181)

Beautiful mate! Hoping to see a few when I'm im SA next March.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SR TDK on 14 December 2013, 07:22
Thanks guys! The car is awesome :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dave the Cat on 14 December 2013, 10:06
Arrived today...

Look at the size of it compared to my 996 911 C4S Cab in the background!

(http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p761/corgi_watkins/IMG_03912_zps4e2d612d.jpg) (http://s1350.photobucket.com/user/corgi_watkins/media/IMG_03912_zps4e2d612d.jpg.html)


That configuration looks the muts nuts, love the CSG on a 3 door
Title: Hooray Hoorah, Buggaluggs has his car!
Post by: Buggaluggs on 14 December 2013, 22:06
Hello everyone,
                     Well I finally got to collect our fantastic Tornado red GTi after what felt like an eternity of waiting, but is soon getting forgotten! Not been too far in the car today as I wanted to get it home and tinker and clean it! So far so good, I will post impressions and more updates soon, car will get a run into Cambridge tomorrow. I am going to try and attach some photo's for the first time. What do you think of the mirror wrap by the way? (http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag190/petermaxmoden/P1000038_zps99cf4b18.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/petermaxmoden/media/P1000038_zps99cf4b18.jpg.html)(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag190/petermaxmoden/P1000033_zps99117118.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/petermaxmoden/media/P1000033_zps99117118.jpg.html)(http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag190/petermaxmoden/P1000035_zps1898c683.jpg) (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/petermaxmoden/media/P1000035_zps1898c683.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 14 December 2013, 22:24
Congratulations mate, liking the registration plate :)
Your right, the waiting time vanishes once your in the car although I got mine in under 13 weeks ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: noobmonkey on 14 December 2013, 22:29
Wow that looks beautiful buggalugs! And yup, awesome plate! :)

Really does look great in Tornado Red :) - good choice, and here's hoping many happy miles for ya :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Allya on 14 December 2013, 22:55
love the mirror wrap - did the dealer do that for you?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 15 December 2013, 02:23
My R will have silver mirrors although i'm not 100% how feel about them at the moment?  :undecided: i'm not really feeling them on the GTI as i don't think they go with anything but if we all liked the same thing this would be a really boring world!! Love the Red with the Pano roof though! Enjoy. :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 December 2013, 08:27
nothing else on the car is the colour of the wing mirrors so it looks a bit strange. black the same as the trim pieces would have been better. doesn't seem to go with red but for some reason it looked good on my Leon fr in black.
Title: Re: Hooray Hoorah, Buggaluggs has his car!
Post by: monsta on 15 December 2013, 15:06
Hello everyone,
                     Well I finally got to collect our fantastic Tornado red GTi after what felt like an eternity of waiting, but is soon getting forgotten! Not been too far in the car today as I wanted to get it home and tinker and clean it! So far so good, I will post impressions and more updates soon, car will get a run into Cambridge tomorrow. I am going to try and attach some photo's for the first time. What do you think of the mirror wrap by the way?

Love the mirror wraps (considering carbon wraps for mine actually) and works really well with the red paintwork.  Looks smashing, congratulations!  Nice plate too  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 15 December 2013, 16:50
I like the wing mirrors I could be tempted to give it a go on my white GTI. Black might look quite sharp and according to ebay the wrap would cost about £10.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: PaulE 16v on 15 December 2013, 17:40
Picked up our tornado red yesterday too :smiley:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pelsey197/B4EFC20E-D728-49F1-8E8E-3D6B8697409E-367-0000005BA818DA10_zps8e3a0cca.jpg)

Gave it a clean today with its older brother and a wax  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pelsey197/BB421138-88BB-4EDE-81F7-51CE6F5AABE6-367-0000005BAFA165D8_zpscd4afa9e.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pelsey197/916FE504-8E97-40F4-A25F-CE45D05F2834-367-0000005D692BD598_zps32a70301.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pelsey197/88DE1B03-D5FF-449C-BAFD-AC7437F4D8D2-367-0000005D5F67AD1A_zps1a72ec9f.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pelsey197/38A190B8-9001-4614-853D-7F5D316232A4-367-0000005BCF8E53B3_zpsc4be4491.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pelsey197/32BC5590-553E-4086-A54A-A38532493AD4-367-0000005BC7C2B346_zps78d9d913.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pelsey197/993F4E0D-7EDB-49C8-9682-68272C3A87E1-367-0000005BC1F7D2E6_zpsde867d52.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pelsey197/6769B0F4-4BE0-4F0B-8DD0-57E4CF25591D-367-0000005D70CEC564_zpsac17f854.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 15 December 2013, 18:08
Looks stunning Paul. Congats  :smiley:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 15 December 2013, 19:07
I like the wing mirrors I could be tempted to give it a go on my white GTI. Black might look quite sharp and according to ebay the wrap would cost about £10.

Have you got a link? I'm considering black wrap for my pure white wings. Think it will look good with the pano roof.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 15 December 2013, 19:22
I sure do:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-DI-NOC-300MM-X-1520MM-AIR-FREE-CARBON-FIBER-Black-Wrap-Vinyl-Vehicle-Wrap-/321010627421?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4abdb9735d (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-DI-NOC-300MM-X-1520MM-AIR-FREE-CARBON-FIBER-Black-Wrap-Vinyl-Vehicle-Wrap-/321010627421?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4abdb9735d)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 15 December 2013, 19:27
Two stunning golf'a there.Golf's have been getting larger each new model but there doesn't look much in it there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 15 December 2013, 20:35
Not sure carbon wrapping wing mirrors is a DIY job to be honest...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 15 December 2013, 20:58
Not sure carbon wrapping wing mirrors is a DIY job to be honest...

Vinyl wrapping isn't a difficult process in my experience. Just make sure you use plenty of heat (hair dryer) and a credit card to smooth out the bubbles.

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Buggaluggs on 16 December 2013, 20:30
love the mirror wrap - did the dealer do that for you? Hello Allya, the business manager put me in touch with the vinyl wrap company and I approached them myself and popped in to see them to chose finish, cheers for your input buddy. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SCGTI2013 on 16 December 2013, 23:00
Hi - had my GTI PP a few weeks now after waiting 6 months…impressed so far. Previously had a 35 edition.(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/simonpaulcole/20131208_140541_zps0ddf82c3.jpg) (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/simonpaulcole/media/20131208_140541_zps0ddf82c3.jpg.html)(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/simonpaulcole/20131208_140508_zpsfd431560.jpg) (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/simonpaulcole/media/20131208_140508_zpsfd431560.jpg.html)(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/simonpaulcole/20131116_113546_zps4c9d3d74.jpg) (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/simonpaulcole/media/20131116_113546_zps4c9d3d74.jpg.html)(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/simonpaulcole/20131212_125612_zps4f8eb67a.jpg) (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/simonpaulcole/media/20131212_125612_zps4f8eb67a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 17 December 2013, 00:34
ah stunning, love those santiagos wish they'd let me have them with the pano roof! (welcome btw)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 17 December 2013, 09:21
Hi - had my GTI PP a few weeks now after waiting 6 months…impressed so far. Previously had a 35 edition.

Nice plates :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 17 December 2013, 10:34
Stunning car buddy! The 19" wheels and 3-Door look the nuts!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 17 December 2013, 18:49
Very nice - what kind of spec do you have on it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JellyB on 17 December 2013, 21:50
Was finally able to grab a decent photo when it nearly stopped raining...  :smiley:

(http://www.foranangel.co.uk/files/golfiox.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SCGTI2013 on 17 December 2013, 21:59
My Gti has the following spec  - Oryx White - Performance Pack - DynAudio - Dynamic Chassis Control - Discover Pro Sat - Winter Pack - Reversing Camera - Heated front screen - Advanced Telephone preparation - Santiago Wheels. Got a bit carried away ticking the option list boxes. :smiley:(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/simonpaulcole/20131208_140631_zps868558cb.jpg) (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/simonpaulcole/media/20131208_140631_zps868558cb.jpg.html)(http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac262/simonpaulcole/20131116_113745_zpsb2e69d69.jpg) (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/simonpaulcole/media/20131116_113745_zpsb2e69d69.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 18 December 2013, 08:38
That's a pretty comprehensive spec list! Looks amazing!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 18 December 2013, 10:57
At least you stuck with the cloth interior - adding leather would have made your options cost go in to five figures (well nearly)!

I have a rule with options - always keep their cost to less than the amount of discount received - in other words make sure that the price you are paying is still less than list whatever options are added.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 18 December 2013, 22:48
At least you stuck with the cloth interior - adding leather would have made your options cost go in to five figures (well nearly)!

I have a rule with options - always keep their cost to less than the amount of discount received - in other words make sure that the price you are paying is still less than list whatever options are added.

Does that effectively work out as all the options for free and a wee bit off the car too??
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 19 December 2013, 07:13
And I thought I'd gone a bit mad spending around 4k on options!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 19 December 2013, 08:51
Does that effectively work out as all the options for free and a wee bit off the car too??
Spot on - just makes it still seem 'sensible' despite speccing Pro nav, reverse camera, winter pack, Park Assist, High Beam assist and Dynaudio!

And I thought I'd gone a bit mad spending around 4k on options!
No - you are excused. I think anyone who specs leather and Pro-nav is mad! With apologies to anyone who has  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 19 December 2013, 10:17
Does that effectively work out as all the options for free and a wee bit off the car too??
Spot on - just makes it still seem 'sensible' despite speccing Pro nav, reverse camera, winter pack, Park Assist, High Beam assist and Dynaudio!

And I thought I'd gone a bit mad spending around 4k on options!
No - you are excused. I think anyone who specs leather and Pro-nav is mad! With apologies to anyone who has  :tongue:

I specced leather (but without sounding like some sort of wierdo, I really like leather!) but definitely had to make a decision to sacrifice any form of nav and the (in my opinion) better looking 19" wheels to have it.

That said, I'll be changing the standard alloys for something a little nicer (and easier to clean)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 19 December 2013, 16:55
How do you get on with leather seats in the Cyprus climate - when I last went ther (in August) it was rather warm?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 19 December 2013, 17:50
I'll tell you late March which is the earliest I can get it here!!

Apparently (if I wanted) I could have it anytime from the middle of January but I can't get it on a boat until 10th March. The problem is that if I don't export it within 60 days of first registration, I become liable for the VAT on it, sowith the sailing date on 10th, I'll pick it up on the 3rd/4th so I can get it on a 14 plate (I'll be bringing it back to the UK at some point).

I normally use one of those reflective sunblinds on the windscreen and (whilst it's as illegal out here as it is in the UK) I'll get a light tint added to the front side windows too.

At least the car's white which should help!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 19 December 2013, 18:52
Yes white will be a big help over there!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hornseye on 20 December 2013, 20:34
Just arrived, and straight on with last years winters! And the VW roundels dont fit!!!!!

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-92_KKX1UxIk/UrRMksCkEJI/AAAAAAAATtQ/M_d0710eWaQ/w724-h543-no/IMG_20131220_133851.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sleg on 20 December 2013, 20:44
Hornseye

Welcome and that's a great looking car. Even though we see more and more appearing that looks great!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: lew321 on 20 December 2013, 21:27
Welcome. I'm liking the Limestone  :smiley:  it looks darker than I thought it would be
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hornseye on 20 December 2013, 22:26
Thanks guys - Liking Limestone myself as had ordered red! Long story for another time.... Photo was taken late, so pretty dull lighting and tbh the prep by the garage has left the car with a fair few holograms in the paint that need to be corrected. But Ill sort when winter is over (long term detailingworld inhabitant!)

Ed
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 20 December 2013, 22:48
Thats a shame Ed - you sound like you expcted them to mess it up?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hornseye on 21 December 2013, 20:23
Thats a shame Ed - you sound like you expcted them to mess it up?

Fair to say that met expectations in terms of car prep - 30 mins or so for a car from a main dealer.... Im kinda fussy in a relaxed way. Looking forward to getting it into tip top shape tho! :smiley: Opportunity to get some new polishes and pads!

On the +ve - so many things inside the car to adore..VW really have moved the game forward since I last owned one. :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: irfy8 on 23 December 2013, 17:47
hi guys ordered carbon grey GTD start of November delivery in may :sad:.
 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: reckoner on 23 December 2013, 21:15
hi everyone! I ordered my GTI back in July and it is arriving this week finally. Because of the Christmas hols, I'll only be able to pick it up on the 4th Jan.

I'm really looking forward to it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 23 December 2013, 22:19
Hi guys, new GTI arrived in the north east. After 18 weeks of waiting it has arrived, a proper class act.

Unfortunately the weather has been gash today making my first day somewhat tricky. However, I still managed to get stuff transferred from the bmw, fill her up with super unleaded, experiment with ACC on the A19, rack up 60 miles and realise the impact of flooring it on the average MPG  :grin:

Lots of gadgets on there and already impressed with the ACC and the growl in sport mode. Sat nav looks like it needs some more experimentation.

I'll be learning more in the next few days as I will be covering about 500 miles in the next few days, so I'll add to the various threads.

Best wishes guys and happy driving.

Si
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gingernick on 24 December 2013, 08:40
I have only seen 1 gti in months up here, so its rare on the road still.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 24 December 2013, 10:07
Hi guys, new GTI arrived in the north east. After 18 weeks of waiting it has arrived, a proper class act.

Unfortunately the weather has been gash today making my first day somewhat tricky. However, I still managed to get stuff transferred from the bmw, fill her up with super unleaded, experiment with ACC on the A19, rack up 60 miles and realise the impact of flooring it on the average MPG  :grin:

Lots of gadgets on there and already impressed with the ACC and the growl in sport mode. Sat nav looks like it needs some more experimentation.

I'll be learning more in the next few days as I will be covering about 500 miles in the next few days, so I'll add to the various threads.

Best wishes guys and happy driving.

Si


Congrats on the new car, great Christmas present!  It's customary to post some pics though  :whistle:

Also, didn't they give you a full tank when you collected it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 24 December 2013, 10:13
I have only seen 1 gti in months up here, so its rare on the road still.

I agree with you. GTI is very rare on the roads so here in Slovenia as in UK obviously.

I wish you mary christmas. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 24 December 2013, 11:53

Congrats on the new car, great Christmas present!  It's customary to post some pics though  :whistle:

Also, didn't they give you a full tank when you collected it?
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I will figure the photo thing over the next few days mate.

No full tank of fuel, it was via the lease company and the car came from Benfield in Newcastle. Tight get gave me about a third of a tank.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MajorKhan on 24 December 2013, 13:20
Collected my TR GTD , lovely car great interior...:-). Will post some pics
I opted for the standard satnav, I have the red collar lead, how do I get video / stream to play from my  iPhone4s?
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Post by: 2014GTi on 24 December 2013, 13:37
Collected my TR GTD , lovely car great interior...:-). Will post some pics
I opted for the standard satnav, I have the red collar lead, how do I get video / stream to play from my  iPhone4s?
Easy mate, just go to select source, select iPod..... then you should see a iTunes Video's folder.... your video's should be in there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Slippery Slope on 24 December 2013, 17:09
(http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy146/slipperyslope1/gti_front_zpse8df14fd.jpg) (http://s786.photobucket.com/user/slipperyslope1/media/gti_front_zpse8df14fd.jpg.html)

(http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy146/slipperyslope1/gti_back_zps8c891946.jpg) (http://s786.photobucket.com/user/slipperyslope1/media/gti_back_zps8c891946.jpg.html)

My GTi arrived at the dealer a week ago to the day and since then it's been at the detailer near Birmingham. Gareth from Detail My Ride has done the business and produced a fantastic finish. I can't stress enough the benefits of detailing vs the dealer doing the prep. I collected it this afternoon...great Christmas present. :grin:
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Post by: JamesR27 on 24 December 2013, 17:53
Great results, and a great Christmas present. Enjoy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 24 December 2013, 18:15
My GTi arrived at the dealer a week ago to the day and since then it's been at the detailer near Birmingham. Gareth from Detail My Ride has done the business and produced a fantastic finish. I can't stress enough the benefits of detailing vs the dealer doing the prep. I collected it this afternoon...great Christmas present. :grin:

Looks great, gonna get mine done in January for sure!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Simon C on 25 December 2013, 19:45

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Congrats on the new car, great Christmas present!  It's customary to post some pics though  :whistle:

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(http://i1349.photobucket.com/albums/p743/scyhanko/WP_000333a_zps23c4b2a4.jpg) (http://s1349.photobucket.com/user/scyhanko/media/WP_000333a_zps23c4b2a4.jpg.html)

Image as requested guys. If this photobucket thing works then I can do some more over coming days / weeks.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 26 December 2013, 10:25
Looks great Simon. Have yo keep my eye out for you.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: golfgti5 on 26 December 2013, 20:46
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/IbewerkMG_1047_zps960583a2.jpg)[/URL(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/IMG_2706_zpsbd6edf39.jpg)[/URL]

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/Afbeelding2_zps424da3e1.jpg) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/ronzuid/media/Afbeelding2_zps424da3e1.jpg.html)


(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/ronzuid/IMG_2710_zps94d18da0.jpg) (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/ronzuid/media/IMG_2710_zps94d18da0.jpg.html)

Not the most beautiful weather………...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 26 December 2013, 21:50
I do miss having a white car, think they look fantastic.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 26 December 2013, 22:30
Looks great

What does the "Executive Package" include?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: block on 27 December 2013, 15:30
Hello there, I've been lurking on here for a while now considering weather to get a gti or gtd and finally decided on a gti after a test-drive on the friday before christmas, this demo was almost my ideal spec of a basic gti with only the pp pack as an extra. It did however have the basic nav which i didn't really want, anyhow long story short the dealer worked me some figures out on the demo which had only done 150 miles and came up trumps.
I asked when i could collect it he said christmas eve! After picking myself up off the floor i shook on it and collected it christmas eve.

Heres a couple of pics for now but expect more when the weather pics up and i can get my detailing gear out.(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/b10cker/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/DSC_1268.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/b10cker/media/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/DSC_1268.jpg.html)(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/b10cker/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/DSC_1271.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/b10cker/media/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/DSC_1271.jpg.html)
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Post by: mihaelo1 on 27 December 2013, 15:47
Super and great car. Congratulations and have fun with him!  :smiley:
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Post by: evo1986 on 27 December 2013, 15:48
Looks awesome!
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Post by: Ginagee on 27 December 2013, 15:55
Totally Awesome. More pics please - and tell us all about how great it is, for us folks still waiting!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: block on 27 December 2013, 19:15
ok then heres a few more from the collection day,
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/b10cker/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/IMG_0932.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/b10cker/media/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/IMG_0932.jpg.html)(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/b10cker/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/IMG_0931.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/b10cker/media/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/IMG_0931.jpg.html)(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/b10cker/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/IMG_0930.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/b10cker/media/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/IMG_0930.jpg.html)(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/b10cker/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/IMG_0929.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/b10cker/media/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/IMG_0929.jpg.html)(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/b10cker/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/DSC_1281-1.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/b10cker/media/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/DSC_1281-1.jpg.html)(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j310/b10cker/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/DSC_1282-1.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/b10cker/media/My%20MK7%20Golf%20Gti/DSC_1282-1.jpg.html)

Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 27 December 2013, 19:49
Thank you. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MJ-GTI on 28 December 2013, 17:04
She has finally arrived :), picking her up on Thursday or Friday next week for the sake of 2014 plate.

More photos to follow on handover.

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/mmbere/105_zpsc7d0d132.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 28 December 2013, 18:34
That's the first Golf I've seen wrapped so much :)
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Post by: stiggy786 on 28 December 2013, 20:09
^^ certainly is pure white! :P
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 28 December 2013, 20:23
That's the first Golf I've seen wrapped so much :)

It's shipped to South Africa so it spends nearly 3 weeks at sea.

MJ-GTI - you can ask them to only register it next year but take delivery this year. You can run on paper plates for 21 days. My dealer was happy to do it from the beginning of December.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MJ-GTI on 28 December 2013, 20:40
That's the first Golf I've seen wrapped so much :)

It's shipped to South Africa so it spends nearly 3 weeks at sea.

MJ-GTI - you can ask them to only register it next year but take delivery this year. You can run on paper plates for 21 days. My dealer was happy to do it from the beginning of December.

rocknob, i did speak to my dealer about the temporary plate and he told me that the traffic department will still recognise the car as being already on the road prior to 2014. Maybe he is not clued up, i will enquire again on monday. Are you back from your holidays as yet?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 29 December 2013, 20:38
Nope still in the UK only get back to SA on the 7th but will hopefully collect same day. Can't wait.
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Post by: Lock_r on 30 December 2013, 10:00
BW48, got the call on Monday 23rd, picked her up on Saturday 28th:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/otios9yqsv44gdc/2013-12-28%2013.50.20.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pl0oyj0gsl8m2a1/2013-12-28%2014.21.11.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/biydb7nly18c0vq/2013-12-28%2014.21.25.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/myoywhvh7jpmvlh/2013-12-28%2014.23.33.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fkenyuvvni3lsjg/2013-12-28%2014.46.54.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kqx3xh3v74bzjin/2013-12-28%2014.47.01.jpg

Options:  Deep Black, Manual, Performance Pack, Adaptive Chassis Control, keyless Entry, Discover Nav Pro, Park Assist, Advanced telephone connection, Dynaudio Pack, Climate windscreen

It's totally awesome!!  Well worth the wait boys.  Love the interior, especially at night.
Am so happy it's unbelievable.  Hang in there if you haven't picked yours up yet, it's so worth the wait!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 30 December 2013, 10:49
Thanks for the pictures and congratulations for the new car and ENJOY! :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MajorKhan on 30 December 2013, 12:11
Hi,
How do I upload pics of my GTD...I do not seem to have the browse (attachment feature) using mozilla ???
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MajorKhan on 30 December 2013, 13:48
What a refined car, very impressed by the car, very quick car, lots of space.Extras work a treat. This golf is very much different to the mk6:

http://s9.postimg.org/3t21fnvgf/photo.jpg


http://s9.postimg.org/j9flpy03j/photo_1.jpg

http://s29.postimg.org/y5ag4e1x3/photo_2.jpg


http://s16.postimg.org/jjhgtxait/photo_3.jpg

http://s29.postimg.org/m9172vtiv/photo_4.jpg

http://s9.postimg.org/n9mr26qkf/photo_5.jpg
http://s9.postimg.org/3t21fnvgf/photo.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 30 December 2013, 19:48
Stunning GTD, Major. Did you go to pick her up in flipflops? Fantastic!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MajorKhan on 31 December 2013, 00:22
Yep nice and relaxed fresh from the gym ....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: e.l.s on 02 January 2014, 18:56
Gorgeous, identical twin of ours  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MajorKhan on 02 January 2014, 20:57
Nice, a very good looker...conti tyres seem to be handling well !!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MJ-GTI on 02 January 2014, 21:03

She is gone  :sad:

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/mmbere/th_IMG_0024_zpsdcdd3a75.jpg)

She has arrived  :smiley:, she is super amazing.

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/mmbere/028_zpsfd9c42bb.jpg)[/URL]

(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/mmbere/038_zpsd612d469.jpg)[/URL]


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 02 January 2014, 21:33
Looks awesome. Congrats
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 02 January 2014, 22:06
Very nice car! Have fun with him - her!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 03 January 2014, 00:43
Wow!  Funny how white cars look so much better in sunshine and blue sky  :drool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 03 January 2014, 09:36
Lovely car, at least living in SA, you will get to use your sunroof! Mine's hardly been open yet as it lets the heavy rain and floods in!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 03 January 2014, 15:50
Stunning car! The last time I saw sky like that I was on holiday in SA!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 03 January 2014, 16:01
Looks stunning in the bright blue sky and sunshine! I can't wait for summer to see white in all it's glory  :smiley:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Geomets on 04 January 2014, 09:23
Yesterday I got delivery of my GTI PP. White three-door, BW46, ordered in 23/09/2013. Amazed so far. Will post some pics as soon as I stop driving!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kieran324 on 04 January 2014, 23:13
Hi guys and girls,
Just now registered on to this great site, so hello everyone,
My name is kieran, I'm from Newmarket in Suffolk.

Was on the look out for a Mk 6 golf gti ed 35  or a golf R and went to a local dealer and see what was about, and then I saw a new demo gti Mk7 in the show room (WOW)  :smiley:, what a pretty card in the flesh, only went in to have a look for a mk 6 golf, ended up buying a ex demo white Mk7 golf gti with-:

DSG,
Performance Pack,
Black Leather ( heated seats ),
Advanced Phone Prep,
Winter pack,
Adap C Control,
Discovery Nav Pro,
Climate Windscreen,

Managed to get nearly £6000, off list price,
Cars only done 100 miles as a ex demo,

I hope I got a good deal.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 04 January 2014, 23:51
Welcome, and congratulations on your new car! Fantastic spec - pics and reviews always welcome. enjoy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kieran324 on 05 January 2014, 00:01
Thanks,

As soon as I get it will get some pics up  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 05 January 2014, 08:12
Welcome to the forum and congratulations, with £6000 off list and only 100 miles on the clock you can't fault the deal :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 05 January 2014, 14:32
I hope I got a good deal.

I think in the cotext of the very low mileage yes you certainly did. If it had a couple of thousand on it I would be less inclined to agree.

Looking at the alternative - if you had ordered this car new (as specced) it would come in at £34,580. You would be able to obtain a 12% dicount by using a broker and this would have resulted in £4,149 off the price.

As you got an additional £1,800 off then yes, thats a result - although only if the car truly reflects the spec you want as at £28,700 or thereabouts its still a very expensive car!

As an aside (well more of a theory really), if you were happy to have the retro cloth interior (I personally love it over the hugely over inflated cost 'Vienna leather'), the list price would then be £32,880. Ordering a new one, with the 12% discount, would result in a price of £28,934 - just a liitle more than you paid for the pre-registered/slightly used demo (with leather)!

Of course you would have a four month or so wait on your hands (not to everyones taste!) so all in all I guess most people would be happy with your purchase - but you are the one who needs to be happy and it does not make a big difference what we say!

Wish you safe and happy driving :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: titusrider on 05 January 2014, 17:20
Picked up yesterday and already done about 120 miles

Good service from JCB and so glad its here at last, ordered at the end of August

Red, 3 door
PP
DCC
Nav
Dynaudio

Coming from a 135 BHP Alfa Mito it is seriously fast!  Im gonna get it detailed and protected properly in a few days, so will try and add some pictures after that

(http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww117/titusrider/temporary.jpg)

(http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww117/titusrider/temporary-1.jpg?t=1388944067)

(http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww117/titusrider/temporary-2.jpg?t=1388944135)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 06 January 2014, 08:39
Another 3-Door Tornado Red! Mine will be here very soon and I can't wait, knowing it will look like that!  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raymondo on 06 January 2014, 12:07
Hi

Just joined the forum and I picked up my ex-demo GTI on Friday -

5DR
DSG
Black
Discovery Nav Pro
Sunroof
Leather
Winter Pack

It’s an amazing car and a real animal in Sport mode.  Loving every moment behind the wheel.

I owned a Mk5 GTI for 7 years, which was sadly written off 18 months ago and that was a legend.  Still drove like new with 115K on the clock, but the MK7 is really something special.

Ray
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C2K on 07 January 2014, 07:49


(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/mmbere/028_zpsfd9c42bb.jpg)[/URL]

Can't help but think both of your photos look like a familiar sight - You in Cape Town by chance?

That looks exactly like N1 City VW did when we picked up my in-laws Caddy van last year (she's South African).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MJ-GTI on 08 January 2014, 02:00


(http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af307/mmbere/028_zpsfd9c42bb.jpg)[/URL]

Can't help but think both of your photos look like a familiar sight - You in Cape Town by chance?

That looks exactly like N1 City VW did when we picked up my in-laws Caddy van last year (she's South African).

You are absolutely correct. That's barons n1 city in cape town.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C2K on 08 January 2014, 07:09
How sad am I!! I recognised the spot as it's exactly where the in-laws Caddy was parked and I was sitting in a Transporter messing about exactly where that Caddy is behind it.  :grin: They live in Milnerton, hence my being in Cape Town at the time lol.

Cracking car chap, enjoy! Watch out for a PJ Marketing Caddy. ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 08 January 2014, 08:05
My car has arrived :-)
(http://www.rallyworld.net/pictures/photo2.jpg)

I will post some more pics and a bit of a review a bit later.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 08 January 2014, 08:16
My car has arrived :-)

I will post some more pics and a bit of a review a bit later.

Looks gorgeous mate. Hope you're out enjoying it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 08 January 2014, 11:02
My car has arrived :-)

I will post some more pics and a bit of a review a bit later.

Looks gorgeous mate. Hope you're out enjoying it!

Looks tremendous in red. Happy driving!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 09 January 2014, 14:10
Picked up my Reflex Silver PP GTi today. I'm a really happy bunny.
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0877_zpsd0073305.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0877_zpsd0073305.jpg.html)
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0882_zps2fdf2477.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0882_zps2fdf2477.jpg.html)
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0888_zps26fc7437.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0888_zps26fc7437.jpg.html)
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0889_zpsdf8d4077.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0889_zpsdf8d4077.jpg.html)
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0898_zps5370b486.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0898_zps5370b486.jpg.html)
(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/IMG_0900_zps10fd0431.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/IMG_0900_zps10fd0431.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Moro on 09 January 2014, 14:41
Very nice...but I would say that  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 09 January 2014, 14:43
Anyone else not even looking at the car in picture 2?!  :lipsrsealed: :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 09 January 2014, 14:45
Anyone else not even looking at the car in picture 2?!  :lipsrsealed: :wink:

+1 right here lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 09 January 2014, 15:31
Very hot....................... in silver :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 09 January 2014, 16:01
Anyone else not even looking at the car in picture 2?!  :lipsrsealed: :wink:

+1 right here lol

+2!  :grin:

Joking aside, the car looks fantastic, love the panoramic roof!

Awaiting a call back from my dealer with the progress on mine. It was built the same week as this but I'm not collecting until March. That said, I'm dying to go and see it when it's at the dealer!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 09 January 2014, 16:25
Very nice  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 09 January 2014, 16:39
Anyone else not even looking at the car in picture 2?!  :lipsrsealed: :wink:

I was waiting for someone else to say it. Nice rear  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 09 January 2014, 16:45
Thanks all. Been very hard working today, would rather be playing! Just been out for a quick spin & it's mighty. I am loving it. Dynaudio is astounding, can't get it pass 2/3rds volume, too loud! The drive is so smooth, compared to old Honda. Haven't played with settings yet. Will give Sport a go tomorrow :cool: Stop it with nice rear stuff, my new car is blushing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 09 January 2014, 16:53
Congratulations Gina..... the wait has been worth it... and yes.. lovely rear indeedy  :tongue: :kiss: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 09 January 2014, 17:35
Congrats Gina!  Car looks fabulous - must have been fun unveiling her... was everything as you expected?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 09 January 2014, 18:44
Congrats Gina!  Car looks fabulous - must have been fun unveiling her... was everything as you expected?

Hi Mark, Got to say everything was exactly as expected. Cannot fault the dealership in anyway. Looked after us brilliantly. Everything in order (we took a checklist with us - somewhere on this forum). Half a tank of fuel, and my private plates in the boot ready to swap after transferring. Bodywork in perfect condition, everything present & correct. And yep, the unveiling was really fun. :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 09 January 2014, 19:14
Congrats Gina, looks a great car. I hope you enjoy it. My turn on Monday :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 09 January 2014, 19:32
Nice to have a female perspective for a change :smiley: the silver looks smart!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 09 January 2014, 19:49
Thanks all. Been very hard working today, would rather be playing! Just been out for a quick spin & it's mighty. I am loving it. Dynaudio is astounding, can't get it pass 2/3rds volume, too loud! The drive is so smooth, compared to old Honda. Haven't played with settings yet. Will give Sport a go tomorrow :cool: Stop it with nice rear stuff, my new car is blushing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
quality enjoy the car :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kieran324 on 10 January 2014, 00:43
Sorry if your fed up of seeing the same colour car and they all look the same but I love it only had it a day, and wow!!!!, what a car only done a hundred miles in it so few more before we can go full throttle  :wink: :grin: :grin:, a couple of pics when I went to collect.
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx111/kieran324/image-2.jpg) (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/kieran324/media/image-2.jpg.html)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx111/kieran324/211eb18e-f3f6-4a4d-8981-8f1b183e6e89.jpg) (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/kieran324/media/211eb18e-f3f6-4a4d-8981-8f1b183e6e89.jpg.html)
(http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx111/kieran324/image.jpg) (http://s747.photobucket.com/user/kieran324/media/image.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MJ-GTI on 10 January 2014, 05:59
My car has arrived :-)
(http://www.rallyworld.net/pictures/photo2.jpg)

I will post some more pics and a bit of a review a bit later.

Congrats mate . . . Stunning car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Allya on 10 January 2014, 09:13
Congratulations Gina, can't wait to get mine on Tuesday
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 10 January 2014, 09:48
Thanks all. Been very hard working today, would rather be playing! Just been out for a quick spin & it's mighty. I am loving it. Dynaudio is astounding, can't get it pass 2/3rds volume, too loud! The drive is so smooth, compared to old Honda. Haven't played with settings yet. Will give Sport a go tomorrow :cool: Stop it with nice rear stuff, my new car is blushing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good to see another lady loving the GTI! My partner loves mine, she takes it at every given opportunity! I can't see it being 'my' car for much longer  :grin:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 10 January 2014, 09:59
Thanks all. Been very hard working today, would rather be playing! Just been out for a quick spin & it's mighty. I am loving it. Dynaudio is astounding, can't get it pass 2/3rds volume, too loud! The drive is so smooth, compared to old Honda. Haven't played with settings yet. Will give Sport a go tomorrow :cool: Stop it with nice rear stuff, my new car is blushing. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Good to see another lady loving the GTI! My partner loves mine, she takes it at every given opportunity! I can't see it being 'my' car for much longer  :grin:

J

I can see the same happening with mine when it arrives! Although my wife didn't test drive the demo before we ordered, she loves the look and has said a few times it will become hers before long!  :grin: :grin: That's what she thinks!  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 10 January 2014, 10:11
Haha yes the inevitable! It's ok, i will just trade in her Polo in 18 months for something else for me  :wink:

Cunning plan  :wink:  :grin:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 10 January 2014, 12:43
Lovely GTI, Gina, looks amazing in silver especially with the panoramic sunroof! I'm sure like myself, you thought you'd never get it! Happy Motoring  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carlosmonkey on 11 January 2014, 22:31
Been waiting since July to post on this thread, finally picked it up yesterday,sounds amazing sorry about the state of the car and the photos but I'm not the best photographer :undecided:
(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af83/Carolsmonkey/image_zps3478d795.jpg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/Carolsmonkey/media/image_zps3478d795.jpg.html)
(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af83/Carolsmonkey/image_zps8301ad08.jpg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/Carolsmonkey/media/image_zps8301ad08.jpg.html)
(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af83/Carolsmonkey/image_zps711191c5.jpg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/Carolsmonkey/media/image_zps711191c5.jpg.html)
(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af83/Carolsmonkey/image_zpsa32d9633.jpg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/Carolsmonkey/media/image_zpsa32d9633.jpg.html)
(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af83/Carolsmonkey/image_zps5caadb10.jpg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/Carolsmonkey/media/image_zps5caadb10.jpg.html)
(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af83/Carolsmonkey/image_zpsfcac4981.jpg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/Carolsmonkey/media/image_zpsfcac4981.jpg.html)
(http://i996.photobucket.com/albums/af83/Carolsmonkey/9b557ddc-8b1f-463d-a258-cda322617bc4_zpsc4a7937a.jpg) (http://s996.photobucket.com/user/Carolsmonkey/media/9b557ddc-8b1f-463d-a258-cda322617bc4_zpsc4a7937a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tambourine on 11 January 2014, 22:43
Congrats on your new CSG GTD. Looking very nice indeed :drool: :drool:Are Red Calipers now standard issue???
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carlosmonkey on 11 January 2014, 22:50
Congrats on your new CSG GTD. Looking very nice indeed :drool: :drool:Are Red Calipers now standard issue???
Thanks  :whistle:not sure if red calipers are standard I was build week50 and had the sport and sound option but think I got the European spec as the car sounds amazing internally and externally
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tambourine on 11 January 2014, 23:07
I will be picking up my CSG GTD this coming wed.(15th) only three days/ 72 hours/4366min to go. :smiley: And i was also BW50, I really hope that i get red Calipers with mine as they look well nice. Much better than the grey ones. :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 12 January 2014, 00:44
I will be picking up my CSG GTD this coming wed.(15th) only three days/ 72 hours/4366min to go. :) And i was also BW50, I really hope that i get red Calipers with mine as they look well nice. Much better than the grey ones. ;)


Why would you get red calipers?  ???
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 12 January 2014, 01:04
Aren't red calipers part of the sport and sound pack?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 12 January 2014, 08:46
Aren't red calipers part of the sport and sound pack?
I think that red callipers on the GTD and the red GTi logo's on the PP GTi are only available on EU spec cars.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: christeasdale on 12 January 2014, 09:06
It has arrived. Getting it delivered in a couple of weeks!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tambourine on 12 January 2014, 09:36
I will be picking up my CSG GTD this coming wed.(15th) only three days/ 72 hours/4366min to go. :) And i was also BW50, I really hope that i get red Calipers with mine as they look well nice. Much better than the grey ones. ;)


Why would you get red calipers?  ???
Why would i not get them??
If Carlosmonkey got them and he was BW 50 then surely i would have every chance of getting them. If he ordered his car in july then he would not have been able to spec the sports and sound pack, :smug:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carlosmonkey on 12 January 2014, 09:47
I managed to get the sport and sound pack option added because I still didn't have a confirmed build week when the option was released in bw 45
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carlosmonkey on 12 January 2014, 09:53
I managed to get the sport and sound pack option added because I still didn't have a confirmed build week when the option was released in bw 45
Which probably confused VW because if you look in the sound actuator thread I have posted pics of the exhaust ( no rear silencer)and it is defiantly the eu spec with external sound :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tambourine on 12 January 2014, 09:54
OK..... Well thats bad news for me then. :angry: Looks like i wont be getting red calipers :cry: :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 12 January 2014, 12:12
Imo the GTD should've had grey painted calipers from day one like it said in the brochure rather than the bare metal thats on every other lower spec Golf. >:(


I don't think it should have red calipers, it takes away some the identity of the two cars.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 12 January 2014, 13:01
Imo the GTD should've had grey painted calipers from day one like it said in the brochure rather than the bare metal thats on every other lower spec Golf. >:(


I don't think it should have red calipers, it takes away some the identity of the two cars.

agreed on both counts. Red is GTI, grey is GTD blue is R.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 12 January 2014, 13:08
Imo the GTD should've had grey painted calipers from day one like it said in the brochure rather than the bare metal thats on every other lower spec Golf. >:(


I don't think it should have red calipers, it takes away some the identity of the two cars.

agreed on both counts. Red is GTI, grey is GTD blue is R.
Nope, black is for the R to match the side badges etc.

But then again I also think the R should have got it's own brake system instead of the GTi PP setup. :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: evo GT on 12 January 2014, 15:33
Hi all,

I've been reading this excellent forum for a while now, since before placing my order back in September, so I finally decided to join and share some insights.

I order my Night Blue GTi PP back in early Sept, it finally arrived at the end of Nov, coincidentally two days before I received my first company car.  So although I've only done around 600 miles since, they have been thoroughly enjoyable. It's like having a weekend toy.  Coming from an Octavia VRs TDi (which was pretty quick) the Golf is in a different league, I particularly impressed with the braking performance.

Now it's not a popular colour choice and there aren't many posts of here, but I'm very pleased with the colour - especially in the sunlight when it glitters. This is mine with the dealers GTD Night Blue demo car:

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a443/evo_GT/photo11_zpseccf9f48.jpg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/evo_GT/media/photo11_zpseccf9f48.jpg.html)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a443/evo_GT/photo2copy_zpsbef99f0a.jpg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/evo_GT/media/photo2copy_zpsbef99f0a.jpg.html)

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a443/evo_GT/photo1copy_zps81400e19.jpg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/evo_GT/media/photo1copy_zps81400e19.jpg.html)

I've also posted a link to my Flickr site for some more arty photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/70372969@N02/sets/72157638291073406/

I will take more once the weather improves and I can give it a good clean.

The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights.  I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon).  To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube.  These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.

http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ

Thanks

PS: hopefully all these links work - first time poster  :undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 12 January 2014, 15:48


The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights.  I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon).  To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube.  These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.

http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ

Thanks

That's another purchase made for when mine comes then  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SeniorMoment on 13 January 2014, 09:01
Hello there.
I'm a prospective buyer of a new Mark 7 (but am yet to have a test drive etc.).
I would appreciate some guidance from recent buyers as to how the p/ex value of their cars has been calculated, given that there's a waiting time of 2-3 months between order and delivery.

Thanks.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 13 January 2014, 09:21
Hello and welcome.

Generally a dealer will make an allowance for the passing of time in their trade in allowance. Others will give you a price now and say it will be looked at again when the time comes. I would always insist on a fixed price now as otherwise you are at their mercy.

Alternatively if you are ready to change why not look for some of the cars already at dealers or on their way. There may be one with colour and spec that you want and you can get a decent discount on these cars too.

What model are you looking for, colour etc?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SeniorMoment on 13 January 2014, 15:06
Thanks for your reply DavyK.
I'm looking to get a White GTI 3dr. with PP and rear camera. I've been monitoring the Dealer network but my preferred spec hasn't come up yet (which isn't surprising really).
I think I'll keep looking though, as there's no rush.
Meanwhile, I'll be scouring the forum for tips, warnings and comments  - so thanks to all who contribute.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: cl0nd0n on 13 January 2014, 18:08
Hi guys

Been hanging around for a while and waiting for my delivery before posting! Just arrived this afternoon! 10 mile drive home was lovely.... will post some better pics in the week but for now it's time to go for a drive and see how she goes!

(http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq203/chris_london/GTD.jpg) (http://s448.photobucket.com/user/chris_london/media/GTD.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 13 January 2014, 19:37
Welcome! :afro: looks crackin!, one question though, haven't you just covered the numbers on your reg? ???
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: noobmonkey on 13 January 2014, 21:01
Welcome! :afro: looks crackin!, one question though, haven't you just covered the numbers on your reg? ???

lol yup :P

Anyway most people on here don't hide them... personal preference i suppose :)
At the back oyour mid, you want to show it off, in case people see you on the road!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 13 January 2014, 21:12
I always make sure I hide my reg  :whistle: :whistle: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 13 January 2014, 21:20
I always make sure I hide my reg  :whistle: :whistle: :grin:
Lol... sure sure  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo66 on 15 January 2014, 08:56
Dealer has phoned and it is to arrive today, hope to get my GTD 3dr, in Tornado red with upgraded alloys and winter pack this Saturday, can't wait.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 15 January 2014, 13:24
Sounds great Damo, what dealer in NI are you getting it from? I'm also in NI and waiting for a GTD!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo66 on 15 January 2014, 15:34
It's coming out of Hamilton's just waiting on a cherished transfer
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 15 January 2014, 15:45
Thought it might be there, were you thinking of changing colour at some time recently? They told me about your car coming but I was looking for a 5 door.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RedGTD on 15 January 2014, 16:34
My 5dr Tornado Red GTD with Pro Sat Nav Arrived today :)
I'm now happy and complete.

Took her down to Greenock, f**k me she's fast, and the sound.................. amazing!
I'm sure I squealed like a wee girl.

Gave the keys to my colleague who proceeded to hit 120mph!! Not too impressed with that one!

Read through the manual this afternoon, head buzzing, though it aint as huge as my civics was.
Any one know how to turn on the puddle lights on the door mirrors?
Radio logos done, SD Card Done, De-Stickered Done.

My God I Love this car already and it's only been 22 (s)miles

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 15 January 2014, 16:51
My 5dr Tornado Red GTD with Pro Sat Nav Arrived today :)
I'm now happy and complete.

Took her down to Greenock, f**k me she's fast, and the sound.................. amazing!
I'm sure I squealed like a wee girl.

Gave the keys to my colleague who proceeded to hit 120mph!! Not too impressed with that one!

Read through the manual this afternoon, head buzzing, though it aint as huge as my civics was.
Any one know how to turn on the puddle lights on the door mirrors?
Radio logos done, SD Card Done, De-Stickered Done.

My God I Love this car already and it's only been 22 (s)miles

Congratulations. Have fun and enjoy. Maybe some pictures? :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Nairn1980 on 15 January 2014, 18:23
My 5dr Tornado Red GTD with Pro Sat Nav Arrived today :)
I'm now happy and complete.

Took her down to Greenock, f**k me she's fast, and the sound.................. amazing!
I'm sure I squealed like a wee girl.

Gave the keys to my colleague who proceeded to hit 120mph!! Not too impressed with that one!

Read through the manual this afternoon, head buzzing, though it aint as huge as my civics was.
Any one know how to turn on the puddle lights on the door mirrors?
Radio logos done, SD Card Done, De-Stickered Done.

My God I Love this car already and it's only been 22 (s)miles

I will look out for you!!!
Look out for our white 5 door GTD and we will look for your TR one :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: NikhilBhana on 15 January 2014, 19:01
How do you upload photos on here? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 15 January 2014, 19:29
How do you upload photos on here? :rolleyes:

Above smileys on the left side you have small picture and you need to click on it and insert image from web.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 15 January 2014, 19:33
Read through the manual this afternoon, head buzzing, though it aint as huge as my civics was.
Any one know how to turn on the puddle lights on the door mirrors?
Radio logos done, SD Card Done, De-Stickered Done.

What is the thing about radio logos? I'm newish here  :embarrassed:
I assume SD card done is just you mean you stuck a card in the car for music?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RedGTD on 15 January 2014, 19:42
There's a great link on here to VW's site where you can download a zip file full of logos.
Copy the ones you like pop them on a SD card and hey presto you can use them on your nav :)

Just had a thought, I think I've got the sound actuator too, how can I know for sure?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ramjet on 15 January 2014, 23:56
Hope to order mine soon. Very sweet car. Also see that many opted for manuals which is a good thing as DSG s are boring to be honest.

Happy motoring dudes.  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 16 January 2014, 21:11
Picked up my new car monday and only just got round to getting the pics onto my laptop.

I know there have been a few Carbon grey ones on before, but here's mine to add to the list.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/SAM_0701_zps27fa1ea7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/SAM_0701_zps27fa1ea7.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/SAM_0705_zps959dd2ec.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/SAM_0705_zps959dd2ec.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/SAM_0706-Version2_zpsf644684c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/SAM_0706-Version2_zpsf644684c.jpg.html)

I will hope to get some better pics to add on the weekend.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Croz13 on 16 January 2014, 21:29
Looks awesome mate  :cool:
Enjoy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 16 January 2014, 21:44
Beautifull car and congratulations and enjoy! :wink: Thanks for the pictures. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ramjet on 16 January 2014, 23:35
Congratulations. Awesome car.  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 17 January 2014, 08:29
Looks awesome! Really love the 3 door!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_for_her! on 17 January 2014, 21:40
Well yesterday was the day for us. Picked the car up at JCB Gillingham and well impressed so far. I had a Mk5 gti in 2006 and the new one feels familiar but so much more modern.
Think it looks great in red even without a proper clean. The garage did as I asked and only took off the protective covers. It still had the scribbled writing on the windscreen corners and stickers on the wheels!!

We were meant to be stopping at a Travel lodge near Manchester overnight but were feeling fresh enough (possibly adrenaline) we just drove the whole 500 miles home. Not easy when your trying the vary the engine speed as much as possible and going on and off motorway to break up journey. On the bright side its half way run in.

I now have the weekend to properly clean and seal it and will post some pictures when I have it gleaming. To say the wife is happy is an understatement.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 17 January 2014, 22:51

We were meant to be stopping at a Travel lodge near Manchester overnight but were feeling fresh enough (possibly adrenaline) we just drove the whole 500 miles home.


Brilliant, congratulations. I take it you ordered through a broker?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_for_her! on 17 January 2014, 23:24
Thanks, yes went through drive the deal.
Originally got quotes from them and Carwow which I put to my local dealer. I didn't expect them to match the quotes but they wouldn't shift from list at all.

It was a long trip but easier than expected and well worth it for the saving made. The fact we sold the wife's Audi A3 privately for about £1500 more than best trade in price also helped.

No complaints with the process at all and dealer more than helpful.
I just need an excuse to borrow her car more often now!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gtiless on 18 January 2014, 12:11
Picked up my new car monday and only just got round to getting the pics onto my laptop.

I know there have been a few Carbon grey ones on before, but here's mine to add to the list.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/SAM_0701_zps27fa1ea7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/SAM_0701_zps27fa1ea7.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/SAM_0705_zps959dd2ec.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/SAM_0705_zps959dd2ec.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/SAM_0706-Version2_zpsf644684c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JamesRees/media/SAM_0706-Version2_zpsf644684c.jpg.html)

I will hope to get some better pics to add on the weekend.

Looks great-what VW dealership is that? Huddersfield?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 18 January 2014, 17:13
Quote
Looks great-what VW dealership is that? Huddersfield?

No, It's Doncaster.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: briansmith on 18 January 2014, 21:29
The car looks smashing....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 19 January 2014, 11:45
Hi all,

I've been reading this excellent forum for a while now, since before placing my order back in September, so I finally decided to join and share some insights.

I order my Night Blue GTi PP back in early Sept, it finally arrived at the end of Nov, coincidentally two days before I received my first company car.  So although I've only done around 600 miles since, they have been thoroughly enjoyable. It's like having a weekend toy.  Coming from an Octavia VRs TDi (which was pretty quick) the Golf is in a different league, I particularly impressed with the braking performance.

Now it's not a popular colour choice and there aren't many posts of here, but I'm very pleased with the colour - especially in the sunlight when it glitters.

I've also posted a link to my Flickr site for some more arty photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/70372969@N02/sets/72157638291073406/

I will take more once the weather improves and I can give it a good clean.

The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights.  I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon).  To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube.  These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.

http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ

Thanks

PS: hopefully all these links work - first time poster  :undecided:

Looks great fella! I was thinking of night blue but ended choosing carbon grey (though I've still not seen my car yet!)

Love the night picture on your flickr, the colour looks superb
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: evo GT on 19 January 2014, 14:44
Hi all,

I've been reading this excellent forum for a while now, since before placing my order back in September, so I finally decided to join and share some insights.

I order my Night Blue GTi PP back in early Sept, it finally arrived at the end of Nov, coincidentally two days before I received my first company car.  So although I've only done around 600 miles since, they have been thoroughly enjoyable. It's like having a weekend toy.  Coming from an Octavia VRs TDi (which was pretty quick) the Golf is in a different league, I particularly impressed with the braking performance.

Now it's not a popular colour choice and there aren't many posts of here, but I'm very pleased with the colour - especially in the sunlight when it glitters.

I've also posted a link to my Flickr site for some more arty photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/70372969@N02/sets/72157638291073406/

I will take more once the weather improves and I can give it a good clean.

The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights.  I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon).  To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube.  These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.

http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ

Thanks

PS: hopefully all these links work - first time poster  :undecided:

Looks great fella! I was thinking of night blue but ended choosing carbon grey (though I've still not seen my car yet!)

Love the night picture on your flickr, the colour looks superb

Cheers boydee, we have new LED street lights around our office car park, which shows off the colour quite well (when it was clean at least) in that photo.
You'll be very pleased with carbon grey, I was torn between the two as well.  Both colours appear to have a green/silver fleck (glitter-esq) in bright lights. I just need the weather to improve to give mine a proper detail.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 19 January 2014, 23:25
Hi all,

I've been reading this excellent forum for a while now, since before placing my order back in September, so I finally decided to join and share some insights.

I order my Night Blue GTi PP back in early Sept, it finally arrived at the end of Nov, coincidentally two days before I received my first company car.  So although I've only done around 600 miles since, they have been thoroughly enjoyable. It's like having a weekend toy.  Coming from an Octavia VRs TDi (which was pretty quick) the Golf is in a different league, I particularly impressed with the braking performance.

Now it's not a popular colour choice and there aren't many posts of here, but I'm very pleased with the colour - especially in the sunlight when it glitters.

I've also posted a link to my Flickr site for some more arty photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/70372969@N02/sets/72157638291073406/

I will take more once the weather improves and I can give it a good clean.

The only mod so far has been to upgrade the cornering lights.  I went with Osram Cool Blue Hyper (around £20 on Amazon).  To aid those of you who've not upgraded yet I've posted a video on YouTube.  These bulbs are very bright white and compliment the xenons.

http://youtu.be/um-7zazGRAQ

Thanks

PS: hopefully all these links work - first time poster  :undecided:

Looks great fella! I was thinking of night blue but ended choosing carbon grey (though I've still not seen my car yet!)

Love the night picture on your flickr, the colour looks superb

Cheers boydee, we have new LED street lights around our office car park, which shows off the colour quite well (when it was clean at least) in that photo.
You'll be very pleased with carbon grey, I was torn between the two as well.  Both colours appear to have a green/silver fleck (glitter-esq) in bright lights. I just need the weather to improve to give mine a proper detail.


I love your pics too I'm an am photographer and are really looking forward to getting my golf in 2 weeks, night blue to take some snaps :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gtiless on 20 January 2014, 18:28
Quote
Looks great-what VW dealership is that? Huddersfield?

No, It's Doncaster.

Ah,wrong guess,I knew I had been in it though!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 20 January 2014, 19:02
Well Guys here she is, This is me and the wife picking our Gti PP up a couple of days before Xmas :smug:
She has done her first 1000 miles and not a hic up yet, its fairly a leap forward from the Mk6.
We are loving it to bit, apart from trying to keep it clean every 2-3 days...

A great family car aswell, and am returning 32mpg so far which I cant complain about.
We are going on a 4 hr drive in 2 weeks to Glasgow so will see what happens

A very happy Gti owner


(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/003.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/003.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 20 January 2014, 19:06
Very nice hastd  :smiley:

I'll look out for you when your down in Glasgow
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 20 January 2014, 19:08
Very nice mate, glad you are enjoying it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MK6-Fan on 21 January 2014, 20:16
Very nice Mr Hastie!  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: NikhilBhana on 23 January 2014, 17:14
A dream come true! After months of anxiously waiting I finally picked up my brand new Pure White Golf 7 GTI last week Friday.  :laugh:
It is a bullet coming from my VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline! Took a few photos at Umhlanga dealership in Durban. Drove this beast home (to Pretoria) 600km away.
Spec'd with: Panoramic Sunroof, Xenon Headlights, Park Distance Control, Discover Media Pro and DynAudio.
Will post some more photos after I give the beast a good wash.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/Nikhilb79/4DAEFDA2-636F-489A-9EC5-2D5319BA445A_zpsnvnydv5a.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/Nikhilb79/A2C78298-70EF-4282-89F4-12AAEE2C4DF2_zpsiiauf8jm.jpg
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 23 January 2014, 19:33
Very nice car, enjoy :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 23 January 2014, 20:16
Sorted it for you  :grin:

Liking the bow.


A dream come true! After months of anxiously waiting I finally picked up my brand new Pure White Golf 7 GTI last week Friday.  :laugh:
It is a bullet coming from my VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline! Took a few photos at Umhlanga dealership in Durban. Drove this beast home (to Pretoria) 600km away.
Spec'd with: Panoramic Sunroof, Xenon Headlights, Park Distance Control, Discover Media Pro and DynAudio.
Will post some more photos after I give the beast a good wash.

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/Nikhilb79/4DAEFDA2-636F-489A-9EC5-2D5319BA445A_zpsnvnydv5a.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/Nikhilb79/A2C78298-70EF-4282-89F4-12AAEE2C4DF2_zpsiiauf8jm.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/Nikhilb79/FFB21FF9-1FF6-41AB-B89A-0BBE306A7328_zpsz3bgk4tr.jpg)
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(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/Nikhilb79/3D19C407-FF65-4A4B-B9F2-F96AE7B3B291_zpssrtsdsoz.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c359/Nikhilb79/A40420BB-EEEF-48B0-A79F-0B6EA42F0B0B_zpsucimixsm.jpg)
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 23 January 2014, 21:02
Congrats. Many happy kilometers.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 23 January 2014, 21:06
Very nice indeed. Going to be in Cape Town at the end of February so looking forward to spotting some Mk7 GTI's out there.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 23 January 2014, 21:10
Very nice indeed. Going to be in Cape Town at the end of February so looking forward to spotting some Mk7 GTI's out there.  :smiley:

I think you will be surprised how many are here. I was in the UK over Christmas and I did nearly 2000km of driving (from Kent to Liverpool and generally around Kent) and I did not see a single GTi which was quite surprising. The day we left SA I saw 3 on the way to the airport and 2 on the day we got back(although one of them was my new one  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C2K on 23 January 2014, 21:12
Even the police in gauteng use gtis, by the thousand!

how come you used a dealer in durban if you live in pretoria?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 23 January 2014, 21:13
Very nice indeed. Going to be in Cape Town at the end of February so looking forward to spotting some Mk7 GTI's out there.  :smiley:

I think you will be surprised how many are here. I was in the UK over Christmas and I did nearly 2000km of driving (from Kent to Liverpool and generally around Kent) and I did not see a single GTi which was quite surprising. The day we left SA I saw 3 on the way to the airport and 2 on the day we got back(although one of them was my new one  :smiley:

There's also a fantastic amount of old Golfs on the road in SA many of which are in amazing condition   :smiley:. Can't wait to get back over!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rocknob on 23 January 2014, 21:20
VWSA was making MK1 Golfs up until a few years a go so parts a readily available and cheap.

If you get a chance when you are out here try get to Port Elizabeth. The VW factory is there and they do a pretty impressive factory tour (the build right hand drive Polos) and the also have a VW museum there. It's about 400lm from Cape Town
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 23 January 2014, 21:23
VWSA was making MK1 Golfs up until a few years a go so parts a readily available and cheap.

If you get a chance when you are out here try get to Port Elizabeth. The VW factory is there and they do a pretty impressive factory tour (the build right hand drive Polos) and the also have a VW museum there. It's about 400lm from Cape Town

Would love to visit that but unfortunately not likely to as got a few relatives to visit
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 24 January 2014, 13:10
Looks beautiful, pleased to read you're enjoying too that's what it's all about. Only 6 sleeps until I get mine, that's if I can sleep next week!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 24 January 2014, 22:00
My new Pure White GTD arrived with me today on the back of a Transporter. Ordered from Lee in Cheltenham VW. As I am in N Ireland I had it collected by a transport company, they collected it yesterday and had told me it would be over here late next week. Got a phone call 2.30 today, guy said are you home 5.00 to 6.00 tonight as we have a Golf for you!!   :grin: :grin: :grin:

It needs a wash after 400 miles on the back of a lorry but so impressed with the car. Love it..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: NikhilBhana on 25 January 2014, 12:43
Even the police in gauteng use gtis, by the thousand!

how come you used a dealer in durban if you live in pretoria?

Worked out much cheaper in Durban than Pretoria
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 25 January 2014, 15:50
My new Pure White GTD arrived with me today on the back of a Transporter. Ordered from Lee in Cheltenham VW. As I am in N Ireland I had it collected by a transport company, they collected it yesterday and had told me it would be over here late next week. Got a phone call 2.30 today, guy said are you home 5.00 to 6.00 tonight as we have a Golf for you!!   :grin: :grin: :grin:

It needs a wash after 400 miles on the back of a lorry but so impressed with the car. Love it..

Great news, what spec? Pics needed :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 25 January 2014, 19:37
Getting it detailed on Friday so maybe take some pics after that.

Spec is 5 door, manual, heated leather seats and discovery nav.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: R20TNR on 25 January 2014, 20:41
Getting it detailed on Friday so maybe take some pics after that.

Spec is 5 door, manual, heated leather seats and discovery nav.

Congratulations on getting the new car Davy. Look forward to seeing the pics  :smiley:

Out of curiosity who will be doing the detailing for you?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 26 January 2014, 21:56
Detailing will be done by a mobile company called Total Perfection. They come highly recommended and speaking to the guy they sound like they will do a good job. Applying a sealant to keep the car looking tip top for as long as possible.

He talked about £120 to £150 for a new car detail, if there is much correction needed it will add a bit but looking at the car it shouldn't need much actual correction.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gingernick on 29 January 2014, 14:17
so glad it came so much quicker than the many months they were predicting

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2848/12205958966_4a4124f2ed_c.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3721/12205746754_6f13ab17db_c.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 29 January 2014, 15:14
so glad it came so much quicker than the many months they were predicting


Looks cracking fella! Hope you're out enjoying it  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 29 January 2014, 15:23
Yes! Looks amazing! Mine will also be 3-Door Tornado Red, can not wait to pick it up! (4 Weeks on Sat!)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 29 January 2014, 19:20
Lovely didn't like red until I saw this! I've only got 1 sleep (if I can) until mine comes
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gingernick on 29 January 2014, 19:32
oh lordy..just been out in the dark in it...it so classy all lit up!! the interior lighting is about 300% more awesome then my last car :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: block on 30 January 2014, 09:41
so glad it came so much quicker than the many months they were predicting

Gotta love a Gti in the original and best colour. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 30 January 2014, 20:45
Just a couple of pics guys i know not great ones, it was delivered late on to my office and ive just had a dark drive home of around 15 miles, but wow wow wow wow wow wow what a car, jeez incredible machine in many ways that im only just scratching the surface of, initial thought (after wow what power!) is why don't all cars have lights as good as this? adaptive turning headlights and the 90 degree lights are brilliant.


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/D49AD380-5052-44A6-8075-9467C4BC34A1_zps3timi1vl.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/D49AD380-5052-44A6-8075-9467C4BC34A1_zps3timi1vl.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/97390FA4-AEE0-4436-8AAD-0144611F2CB4_zpsbz2ysic6.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/97390FA4-AEE0-4436-8AAD-0144611F2CB4_zpsbz2ysic6.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/2ABABF7A-5FEA-47B9-94C0-4EF39306A208_zpshq8ajk7w.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/2ABABF7A-5FEA-47B9-94C0-4EF39306A208_zpshq8ajk7w.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 30 January 2014, 21:37
Really liking the blue, think it suits the GTI really well.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 30 January 2014, 22:25
Really liking the blue, think it suits the GTI really well.


Thanks, of corse dark and a bit dirty here but the paint has more than normal silver metallic flakes, called in at a filling station and it looked beautiful there, sort of purple blue but very sparkly

  (http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/BF333E1D-01FF-42F5-8E47-664AB3BDE5EB_zpspjqeqrnb.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/BF333E1D-01FF-42F5-8E47-664AB3BDE5EB_zpspjqeqrnb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 30 January 2014, 23:06

Thanks, of corse dark and a bit dirty here but the paint has more than normal silver metallic flakes, called in at a filling station and it looked beautiful there, sort of purple blue but very sparkly

  (http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/BF333E1D-01FF-42F5-8E47-664AB3BDE5EB_zpspjqeqrnb.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/BF333E1D-01FF-42F5-8E47-664AB3BDE5EB_zpspjqeqrnb.jpg.html)

This colour is really growing on me. Will be a bit rarer too. Top man :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 31 January 2014, 14:39
5 hours spent today original finish was streaky and after a wash and dry the alloys were surprisingly dirty. Sealed the glass, beads and sheds water now beautifully. Couldn't be happier with it  :laugh:


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/B4ECF714-6029-4A46-8FC5-5A95B5A08176_zpsko73rybu.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/B4ECF714-6029-4A46-8FC5-5A95B5A08176_zpsko73rybu.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/16AAC3AB-4978-4BE6-A1B0-A84442F4BDAE_zpsbaofdm4p.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/16AAC3AB-4978-4BE6-A1B0-A84442F4BDAE_zpsbaofdm4p.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/7275102D-0E1A-4C01-AE88-CC24153EDABA_zpsvkx0dugf.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/7275102D-0E1A-4C01-AE88-CC24153EDABA_zpsvkx0dugf.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/02A668F9-8FCC-4563-87CA-254996A3B849_zps2vzzyjix.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/02A668F9-8FCC-4563-87CA-254996A3B849_zps2vzzyjix.jpg.html)


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 31 January 2014, 14:52
5 hours spent today original finish was streaky and after a wash and dry the alloys were surprisingly dirty. Sealed the glass, beads and sheds water now beautifully. Couldn't be happier with it  :laugh:

Looks great! Good work  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 31 January 2014, 20:56
 :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 31 January 2014, 20:59
oh lordy..just been out in the dark in it...it so classy all lit up!! the interior lighting is about 300% more awesome then my last car :)
It still amazes me after 7 months :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Red Tornado on 31 January 2014, 23:22
Well, my new pride and joy arrived yesterday after a wait of 2 and a half months

5 dr GTI
DSG
performance pack
adaptive chassis
dynaudio
winter pack
rear seat belt warning system (kids in the back!)
and of course - tornado red!

Absolutely loving it, still can't get the smile off my face!!
So many nice little touches I was unaware of such as the external door and boot lighting while the drive is just sublime :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 01 February 2014, 12:41
http://youtu.be/ucM3qan3aAM
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stuart.cameron on 03 February 2014, 10:13
Picked up a week past Saturday! Still to be cleaned...

(http://imageshack.com/a/img838/5825/w2i2.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 03 February 2014, 20:13
Picked up a week past Saturday! Still to be cleaned...

(http://imageshack.com/a/img838/5825/w2i2.jpg)

Congrats! Very nice  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MAW73 on 03 February 2014, 23:03
Like the number plate as well.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 05 February 2014, 19:08
Picked up a week past Saturday! Still to be cleaned...

(http://imageshack.com/a/img838/5825/w2i2.jpg)

looks well, great spec, enjoy the special time of a new baby
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: TigerERA004 on 08 February 2014, 14:38
It's gone a bit quiet ...... I wonder why  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 08 February 2014, 15:04
Everyone is waiting for March delivery now!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 09 February 2014, 21:35
Everyone is waiting for March delivery now!

J

Yep! Mine is sat at the dealer, collection booked 1st March! Less than 3 weeks to wait!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 09 February 2014, 22:12
Same.

Has anyone not putting private plates on been contacted by their dealer with plate choices yet?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 10 February 2014, 09:19
Same.

Has anyone not putting private plates on been contacted by their dealer with plate choices yet?

No not yet. To be honest I didn't think I'd get a choice? Might ring today and ask.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mike77t5 on 10 February 2014, 10:17
Mine is sat at the dealers also. Cannot wait any longer!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 10 February 2014, 18:07
Same.

Has anyone not putting private plates on been contacted by their dealer with plate choices yet?

Haven't been given a choice for the last two cars. I have received a registration form to sign and send back from the admin dept of the dealer and that already has the reg number on it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 10 February 2014, 18:59
Got a choice with my mk6 (were slim pickings), and have been told will be given first dibs again on whatever the dealership gets. Should hear in next few days.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 14 February 2014, 17:58
Always insist on selecting your reg for a new car - its one of the perks of ordering new.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matt2 on 15 February 2014, 07:38
I asked if I could choose and the dealer was fine with that although the list of options was fairly slim.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 15 February 2014, 09:57
Always insist on selecting your reg for a new car - its one of the perks of ordering new.

Don't think I'll get the option - however not that much of a problem as I'm exporting the car and by the time I come back to the UK with the car I'll have treated myself to a personalised number plate!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 15 February 2014, 18:47
I asked if I could choose and the dealer was fine with that although the list of options was fairly slim.
Yes - I should have said it will only be from a limited list the dealer has of pre-allocated registrations - but normally there is one with a number or series of letters that appeals more than the others...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 16 February 2014, 10:12
The list was shocking but managed to find one that featured some initials in a convoluted manner. Everyone likes choice even in slim pickings!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 16 February 2014, 13:01
Dealer phoned me yesterday with the list too although the options were pretty pants! Anyway, I picked one and we're all set for 1st March collection now!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 16 February 2014, 15:10
I think I was very lucky with my reg. Dealer phoned me up and said I could have VW and a third letter.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jmc on 16 February 2014, 18:50
Seeing that there is a lack of Night Blue metallic here is mine....
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(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/jmcjmc/IMG_2236_zps48fe9568.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/jmcjmc/media/IMG_2236_zps48fe9568.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/jmcjmc/IMG_2237_zpsc5a42e4d.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/jmcjmc/media/IMG_2237_zpsc5a42e4d.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/jmcjmc/IMG_2234_zps761a2eaa.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/jmcjmc/media/IMG_2234_zps761a2eaa.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 17 February 2014, 14:33
Gorgeous!  Suits the GTD in that colour as I think the red accents on the GTI are a bit of a clash with the blue (I do realise not everyone shares that view)!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 17 February 2014, 17:59
Looks stunning, I think if I had got a GTD I would have got that colour. As said before it really goes with the silver trim.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 18 February 2014, 23:46
Nice one jmc she looks superb, thanks for keeping the night blue end up there's 2 of us now! There is a topic called night blue, think its 'night blue gti spotted' lots of mine in there, nearly 3 weeks on loving it, getting lots of admiring glances and as someone else said some detailing contrasting well.

Enjoy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: superiors on 19 February 2014, 14:41
She is home  :smiley:
(more pictures to come)

(http://i62.tinypic.com/103gz7r.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 19 February 2014, 15:29
Looking mighty fine  :smiley:

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 19 February 2014, 18:47
That looks lovely
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GolfTi on 19 February 2014, 19:49
 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: TigerERA004 on 19 February 2014, 19:51
Now i'm excited .... I have a BW5 GTD 5 door Carbon Grey coming on 11th March
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kor0 on 20 February 2014, 16:27
T'artagnan (gf named him, don't ask  :grin:) is at the dealer!

I'll be out of town tomorrow so collection first time on Saturday morning.

(http://i.imgur.com/XThmDuY.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7UkTRyF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XjLgZkN.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 20 February 2014, 17:19
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Love the photos. Well done on the last one…brilliant! We need more pics like this everyone!!! Enjoy the new car when you pick it up on Saturday  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 20 February 2014, 17:20
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Love the photos. Well done on the last one…brilliant! We need more pics like this everyone!!! Enjoy the new car when you pick it up on Saturday  :smiley:
I will take a picture like that if you take one first...  :evil:  :drool: :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 20 February 2014, 20:19
That looks awesome! Congratulations! I pick mine up on 1st March so I'm hoping to grab some pics when I go in early next week and sign the finance docs. Can. Not. Wait!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 21 February 2014, 09:16
That looks awesome! Congratulations! I pick mine up on 1st March so I'm hoping to grab some pics when I go in early next week and sign the finance docs. Can. Not. Wait!  :laugh:

Fantastic JBirchy! Bet. You. Can't! :laugh: This threads gonna get very busy come beginning of March. Really looking forward to seeing all the pics.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 February 2014, 22:36
I'm liking the blue the more I see it. especially in GTD guise with the silver strips
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 23 February 2014, 19:22
This time next week guys, this time next week...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 24 February 2014, 10:09
This time next week guys, this time next week...

This thread is going to get very busy!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JR on 24 February 2014, 20:45
I will hopefully be able to post some pics of mine when I collect it Wednesday next week.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 25 February 2014, 04:29
I will hopefully be able to post some pics of mine when I collect it Wednesday next week.

Hello to another South West member!

 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gorocco on 25 February 2014, 13:21
Hi folks, proud owner of a Scirocco but soon to be Golf GTI !

Arrived at dealer to be collected next week.

(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/AJK2014/GTI/image_zps0396f33f.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 25 February 2014, 16:41
Stourbridge? :smug:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 25 February 2014, 16:44
Stourbridge? :smug:

When's your R due to land James?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 25 February 2014, 17:02
Stourbridge? :smug:

When's your R due to land James?

Landed mate, collect it on saturday!! :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gorocco on 25 February 2014, 17:03
Stourbridge? :smug:

Sure is  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 26 February 2014, 11:11
Stourbridge? :smug:

When's your R due to land James?

Landed mate, collect it on saturday!! :smiley:

We demand lots and lots of pictures - and a serious write up!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 26 February 2014, 12:42
Stourbridge? :smug:

When's your R due to land James?

Landed mate, collect it on saturday!! :smiley:

We demand lots and lots of pictures - and a serious write up!!  :smiley:
I would be most interested to she how it feels compared to the GTI, also if it understeers like most Haldex based setups.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 26 February 2014, 18:15
No probs gents but just letting you know it'll be monday at the earliest!!  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 27 February 2014, 10:05
Went in to sign my finance papers last night and caught a sneaky glimpse in the dark! Its absolutely filthy and hasn't been touched so can't wait to see it looking mega on Saturday morning!

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/GTI_zpsc57cef52.jpg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/GTI_zpsc57cef52.jpg.html)

2 more sleeps!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 27 February 2014, 12:58
It looks awesome filthy with barcodes stuck all over it! Not long to go!!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 27 February 2014, 13:44
No probs gents but just letting you know it'll be monday at the earliest!!  :whistle:

Not good enough!!!!  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 27 February 2014, 14:37
It looks awesome filthy with barcodes stuck all over it! Not long to go!!!! :laugh:

I know, I can't think about much else to be honest! Can't wait!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 27 February 2014, 15:01
It looks awesome filthy with barcodes stuck all over it! Not long to go!!!! :laugh:

I know, I can't think about much else to be honest! Can't wait!

Ha ha ha… I remember that. I was going near insane at the point you are now at! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ROO1 on 27 February 2014, 18:44
Stourbridge? :smug:

Sure is  :smiley:

Get a good discount from them? Always found them hard nosed in the past
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gorocco on 28 February 2014, 13:01
Stourbridge? :smug:

Sure is  :smiley:

Get a good discount from them? Always found them hard nosed in the past

Not brilliant but I'm paying only slightly more per month than I was for the Rocco and my deposit was very small. Been very impressed with the dealer service though. Had about eighteen months left on the Rocco - just hope leather seats don't become standard on the GTI else I will be miffed !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GiT1984 on 28 February 2014, 16:22
She's arrived with 9 miles on the clock! :)

(http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx83/MadMark_photos/GTi%20-%20Effy/P1010192_zpsee2978e3.jpg) (http://s744.photobucket.com/user/MadMark_photos/media/GTi%20-%20Effy/P1010192_zpsee2978e3.jpg.html)

I just wish she wasn't on the "old fashioned" Contisport 2 tyres ......
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 28 February 2014, 17:44
Nothing wrong with the contis and you'd be far worse off if it had bridgestones on!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 28 February 2014, 19:50
Looks good, got to be on of the first 14 plates on the road?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 01 March 2014, 10:08
Quick pic, collected at 8am this morning in the sunshine and now it's p!ssin down!! The drivers wiper is jumping all over the screen so taking it back now, quick pic until i can get to my laptop:

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/96332D37-5839-43C7-A329-BCED1E001822_zpsm3nnoghc.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MAW73 on 01 March 2014, 10:19
Quick pic, collected at 8am this morning in the sunshine and now it's p!ssin down!! The drivers wiper is jumping all over the screen so taking it back now, quick pic until i can get to my laptop:


Congrats Jim.... It looks tremendous! The 19" wheels are certainly the way to go with the lapis blue.

Hope this one meets all your expectations. Happy and safe motoring!

Martin
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 01 March 2014, 10:39
Looks great Jumble. Really like that colour!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 01 March 2014, 13:02
All sorted! :afro:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 01 March 2014, 13:08
Looks fantastic! What was the problem with the wiper exactly?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 01 March 2014, 15:16
Thanks! It was skipping across the screen really badly! They took it in the workshop and tried two new wipers apparently and the new one is perfect so just a dodgy wiper blade i think.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 01 March 2014, 16:59
Good stuff Jimble, so long as it was nothing mechanical! Enjoy your car, I am hoping to get a test drive in one soon so I will be interested to hear what you have to say about the R !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JakeF on 01 March 2014, 17:32
Passed the dealership I ordered from (Beadles Bromley) and spied a Golf GTI on 14 plates ready for collection so stopped by - jealous doesn't cover it, and it looks outstanding in carbon grey too! Not sure if it's a member on this site, if so, sorry for stalking your new car  :embarrassed:

(http://s12.postimg.org/t406e8wv1/Photo_01_03_2014_15_01_18.jpg)

(http://s26.postimg.org/k1btnqtc9/Photo_01_03_2014_15_02_16.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 01 March 2014, 17:44
Having owned the GTI and the R Jimble you will have to do a comparisons review for us all :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 01 March 2014, 18:00
Jimble - car looks great! Too many doors though  :grin: :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Chief1337 on 01 March 2014, 19:09
Car looks great Jimble! Just the right amount of doors !! ;-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 01 March 2014, 19:49
Looks awesome James, liking that a lot  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 01 March 2014, 20:02
Looks tremendous Jimble.  19's look the business, and the right number of doors  :wink: :cool:

Looking forward to more pics, and your honest and unbiased reveiw in the coming weeks. 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 01 March 2014, 20:21
Congrats jimble. Happy motoring
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C2K on 01 March 2014, 20:21
Picked her up this morning!! Mine was deffo one of the first 14 plates on the road as we were in and out haha. Only seen one other 14 plate all day and i've done about 120 miles so far.

Started well with an unveiling!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1712.jpg)

Shiny!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/DSC00748.jpg)

Checking out the paintwork in the sunshine - this is why I opted for Night Blue..
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1672.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/DSC00752.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/DSC001672.jpg)

Looking pimp in the handover bay!
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1716.jpg)

And home. I'll clean it up at some point and wax it, it's dirty already from enjoying it. :P
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1721.jpg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4147571/gtd/resized/IMAG1722.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: cosmicremedy on 01 March 2014, 20:26
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/96332D37-5839-43C7-A329-BCED1E001822_zpsm3nnoghc.jpg)

Looks great, these are the best wheels in my opinion.  Very nice car.  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 01 March 2014, 20:27
lovely GTD welcome to the night blue club!  amazing how they sparkle in sun eh? loads of silver fleck.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C2K on 01 March 2014, 20:32
Thanks! Didn't know about the fleck til i saw it, now i'm 110% sure I had the right colour, up from 100%. :D

Very happy bunny.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 01 March 2014, 20:56
Some lovely cars today boys and girls! Great feeling ain't it.

@Jimble: You're new R looks so stealthy mate. So hope this one is spot on for you. No DSG to moan about this time :wink: Loving the Lapis Blue (close to my old Roc's rising blue). We all want to know how it feels compared to the GTI. Must be so hard not to give 300bhp a blast.

@C2K: That night blue is a real grower. Looks the biz in strong sunlight. Enjoy!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 01 March 2014, 20:58
C2K, The night blue with the Santiagos looks fab in the sunlight
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C2K on 01 March 2014, 22:00
Was only a cheeky walkaway shot too, as weather was great today. will give her the works when I get time! Expected more 14s today!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 02 March 2014, 08:31
Hi Guys,

Finally collected mine at 10.30 yesterday morning, and absolutely loving the car! Here she is...

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/image_zps29b16325.jpeg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/image_zps29b16325.jpeg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/imagecopy_zpsdbfaef32.jpeg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/imagecopy_zpsdbfaef32.jpeg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/imagecopy2_zps3d29543d.jpeg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/imagecopy2_zps3d29543d.jpeg.html)

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/birchyboy87/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/imagecopy3_zps027495a8.jpeg) (http://s1214.photobucket.com/user/birchyboy87/media/PH14%20FHJ%20Mk7%20GTI/imagecopy3_zps027495a8.jpeg.html)

So far I'm really happy with all the options I've chosen, just getting to know how everything works! Taking it easy so far but even no higher than 4k revs it feels really torquey! I love it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Richio on 02 March 2014, 09:27
Picked mine up yesterday from Peterborough. Pic to follow :smiley:


Was only a cheeky walkaway shot too, as weather was great today. will give her the works when I get time! Expected more 14s today!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Richio on 02 March 2014, 09:33
Picked up yesterday

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/Main/1E0DD9EF-2349-488B-908D-FA2324309E5D_zpsfr06dpbs.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 02 March 2014, 10:03
Picked up yesterday

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/Main/1E0DD9EF-2349-488B-908D-FA2324309E5D_zpsfr06dpbs.jpg)

Awesome number plate, more people should get GT14 prefixes!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 02 March 2014, 10:13
Picked up yesterday

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/Main/1E0DD9EF-2349-488B-908D-FA2324309E5D_zpsfr06dpbs.jpg)

Did you get the plate from the DVLA or a trader ??
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 02 March 2014, 10:17
Thank you and congratulations to all members who have taken the time to post pics of their new cars!  Enjoy them in the sunshine today :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 02 March 2014, 10:19
Picked up yesterday

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/Main/1E0DD9EF-2349-488B-908D-FA2324309E5D_zpsfr06dpbs.jpg)

Great plate and great shine, I can hardly look at the screen with that photo on it!
"My eyes, my eyes are burning!"

 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 02 March 2014, 10:35
Loving the new cars flying in. Happy and safe motoring to all. Whilst the sun might be shining where you are. Here in Brum with the villa facing a tough six pointer it's all very grim.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 02 March 2014, 10:51
Yes- amazing looking cars, makes me want to get one! Is this 'I'm ready to go home now' thing, for all handovers, or an 'exclusive' GTI thing?  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 02 March 2014, 10:54
Loving the new cars flying in. Happy and safe motoring to all. Whilst the sun might be shining where you are. Here in Brum with the villa facing a tough six pointer it's all very grim.
not grim up the villa :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 02 March 2014, 12:30
Picked up yesterday

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/Main/1E0DD9EF-2349-488B-908D-FA2324309E5D_zpsfr06dpbs.jpg)

Did you get the plate from the DVLA or a trader ??

Too late. That's another £400 gone then  :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C2K on 02 March 2014, 14:13
I saw your red gti in the car park at Robinson's. There were two black gtd and two red gtis in the car park previously so a good day for them.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kevinm on 02 March 2014, 18:01
I have the car a few weeks but the bad weather stopped any cleaning efforts:

(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_4997_zpsf4d5f628.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_4993_zps294f5abe.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5001_zpsf0c729b4.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5002_zps2b67c134.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5000_zpsa722cb3f.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5009_zps17f8cfe2.jpg)(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_4996_zpsb829b4d5.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_4994_zps2478d5a5.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5005_zpsd31b8596.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5007_zpsee21cc03.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5030_zps65e830e1.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5010_zpsee9d3d17.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5013_zps6e5fc23f.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5011_zpsdf9abb6f.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5022_zpsb80f00e3.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5020_zpsb015620c.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5021_zps22e37fc3.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5019_zps30a86f80.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5018_zps1fcdd604.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5017_zps7c9198df.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5016_zpsb71701ff.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5015_zps7243def3.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5023_zps17e1bca3.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5029_zps19a92f72.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5025_zps630475d9.jpg)
(http://i671.photobucket.com/albums/vv79/kevinm_photobucket/Mk7/IMG_5028_zpscd1cb160.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 02 March 2014, 18:04
Looking great Kevin  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 02 March 2014, 18:12
Yes - fantastic pictures Kevin, enjoy your new car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 02 March 2014, 18:37
Jealous of these new cars. Can't believe I've had mine for nearly 6 months
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 02 March 2014, 18:39
Car looks good. Did you get the boot liner from vw?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Richio on 02 March 2014, 19:15
Got the plate from dvla. Couldn't resist. Quite subtle, it takes a while for people to work it out!


Picked up yesterday

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/Main/1E0DD9EF-2349-488B-908D-FA2324309E5D_zpsfr06dpbs.jpg)

Did you get the plate from the DVLA or a trader ??

Too late. That's another £400 gone then  :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kevinm on 02 March 2014, 19:25
Thanks for the comments lads.

Car looks good. Did you get the boot liner from vw?
Ya it's genuine vw.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: VWTM545 on 02 March 2014, 21:35
I love the seats on the Irish cars!
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 02 March 2014, 21:46
I love the seats on the Irish cars!
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK

thanks, which one is it..the flexi 1? Would you recommend. ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: stiggy786 on 02 March 2014, 22:42
I've finally collected today. WOW. Pictures coming soon!

I have a question:
- Re: keyless. When turning the car off pressing the stop/start button once cuts the engine off, but the radio remains on (I have discover nav). Pressing the button again just turns the ignition back on. I am having to manually press the off button on the discover nav to turn it off. Is it this meant to be or is there any way around it?

The car is fantastic and looking great really turning heads up in central London today. Shame it tipped it down this evening and got a horrible dirty bum bum
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kevinm on 02 March 2014, 22:43
I love the seats on the Irish cars!
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK

thanks, which one is it..the flexi 1? Would you recommend. ?
Ya it's the foam flexi one. I can't read the full part number but it ends in 160. I had the same type protector in my mk5 and it was still perfect when I sold the car. It is far better than the hard plastic version IMO. It grips items in the boot so they don't slide around. Only disadvantage is that it doesn't fit if the boot floor is at the lower setting. I'm not sure how much it is as I got it thrown in by the dealer as part of the deal.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kevinm on 02 March 2014, 22:44
I've finally collected today. WOW. Pictures coming soon!

I have a question:
- Re: keyless. When turning the car off pressing the stop/start button once cuts the engine off, but the radio remains on (I have discover nav). Pressing the button again just turns the ignition back on. I am having to manually press the off button on the discover nav to turn it off. Is it this meant to be or is there any way around it?

The car is fantastic and looking great really turning heads up in central London today. Shame it tipped it down this evening and got a horrible dirty bum bum
The radio will turn off when you open the door.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kevinm on 02 March 2014, 22:45
I love the seats on the Irish cars!
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK
Thanks, the seats are optional here. Cost about €700 iirc. They are very similar to the seats I had in my ed30.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: VWTM545 on 02 March 2014, 22:59
I love the seats on the Irish cars!
Alcatara and leather Bolsters really look the part.
Just a pitty we can't get them in the UK
Thanks, the seats are optional here. Cost about €700 iirc. They are very similar to the seats I had in my ed30.
Nice Pick, it's a lot classier than the standard cloth but you still keep the feel of a GTI!

I didn't even realise the spec sheets were different until yesterday, when I was caught looking in the window by the owner of a GTI down in Dublin :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rich_G on 03 March 2014, 11:35
Picked up my GTD on Saturday. Awesome!  :grin:
The wait was worth it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 03 March 2014, 17:21
Is this 'I'm ready to go home now' thing, for all handovers, or an 'exclusive' GTI thing?  :smiley:
Its for all VW's as far as I know. I think its a bit cheesy - but I suppose its better than the old style hand overs in the parking area for the workshop behind the dealership which always seemed anything but special....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: NumberedJester on 03 March 2014, 17:35
Is this 'I'm ready to go home now' thing, for all handovers, or an 'exclusive' GTI thing?  :smiley:
Its for all VW's as far as I know. I think its a bit cheesy - but I suppose its better than the old style hand overs in the parking area for the workshop behind the dealership which always seemed anything but special....

Picking up my GTD on Thursday. Made sure to tell the dealer to cut out all the bells and whistles s**t and just have it parked in the car park. lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 03 March 2014, 17:58
Mine didn't get the covered up treatment. It was parked dead centre of the show room. Made me feel quite proud when everyone was peering inside it. Fortunately it was locked so nobody could get in haha
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Millzy68 on 03 March 2014, 23:13
I must admit when I arrived at Inchcape to collect my GTD and saw a car under the wraps, I was kind of relieved when I noticed the alloy that was peeking out from under the cover, wasn't the ones I ordered. Mine was behind glass in the preperation area, on full view of all the other customers but just out of reach   :whistle:  :tongue: each to thier own though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 04 March 2014, 11:21
Its for all VW's as far as I know. I think its a bit cheesy - but I suppose its better than the old style hand overs in the parking area for the workshop behind the dealership which always seemed anything but special....

I must have p'd some one off as that is exactly what I got  :laugh:
maybe becuase it's a company car and not a private sale.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 04 March 2014, 12:45
I quite like the idea of this new style handover, a car is a significant investment and you want the experience to feel special. Depends on circumstances I guess, I know some of you guys want to cut out the faffing around and just get on and drive it. Myself - I tend to keep cars a long time (at minimum 5 years) so anything they can do to improve the whole buying experience, I am all for it !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 04 March 2014, 13:34
I'm jealous mine wasn't covered up. It was parked in, what can only be described, as a hand over room with folding doors to allow me to drive out and open to the world to look at with envy. That being said I walked in saw it and was like 'yeah yeah yeah to the handover lets just do this' as soon as I got to the giveaway where the dealership joins the main road it started chucking it down lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 04 March 2014, 13:44
I really liked the extent to which they made it feel special.  The last time I bought a new car it was sitting in the car park and the sales guy wanted to leave as it was last thing on a Friday.  Didn't feel special at all.

They skipped most of the run through over the controls by the big reveal of taking the cover off was really cool, couldn't stop grinning! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 04 March 2014, 16:03
Yeah, I loved the handover. It did make the whole occasion that much more special. Also, while we were giving it the once over, another sales guy walked up and said how much he like it in Silver too, and we'd picked the best colour…. I guess they do that to everyone too!!!! Nice touch!
On the whole, it really buys you into the whole VW brand, and makes you feel part of it. Sort of warm fussy feeling! :laugh:

Now then… less talk…. LETS HAVE MORE pictures guys!!! Jimble, it's been sunny…. need more R photos in my life.
 :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Richio on 04 March 2014, 18:57
Both of my toys

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/1131925F-7B1E-4434-AE7B-06D1F6BFC875_zpsegstmgei.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/F24AC724-9885-49DD-B213-1A0B50608165_zpsuttoqzcr.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 04 March 2014, 19:02
Both of my toys

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/1131925F-7B1E-4434-AE7B-06D1F6BFC875_zpsegstmgei.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/richio/F24AC724-9885-49DD-B213-1A0B50608165_zpsuttoqzcr.jpg)

I'd swap the mrs for that camper, wow love it
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 04 March 2014, 19:10
Sorry which 1 is the new one? :grin:
looks good..nice camper2
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dan Burnley on 05 March 2014, 15:09
Well it finally arrived yesterday after waiting since 30th Aug 13! 

First impression is, well worth the wait. Moaned and grumbled now and again but as soon as you get in it and drive, all that goes out of the window!

First pic on here and more to follow, too busy driving it at the min :laugh:

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/daniellovick/b5b2dd11-d85f-4421-8667-6681861430d6_zps4f3d043c.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/daniellovick/media/b5b2dd11-d85f-4421-8667-6681861430d6_zps4f3d043c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 07 March 2014, 11:02
Well it finally arrived yesterday after waiting since 30th Aug 13! 

First impression is, well worth the wait. Moaned and grumbled now and again but as soon as you get in it and drive, all that goes out of the window!

First pic on here and more to follow, too busy driving it at the min :laugh:

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/daniellovick/b5b2dd11-d85f-4421-8667-6681861430d6_zps4f3d043c.jpg) (http://s30.photobucket.com/user/daniellovick/media/b5b2dd11-d85f-4421-8667-6681861430d6_zps4f3d043c.jpg.html)

NICE! Enjoy the driving, you earned it, that's a BIG LONG WAIT! :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rossc0 on 07 March 2014, 18:35
How are you guys finding the MK7 GTI's?

I'm really, really thinking of ordering one to my spec, just concerned about waiting times!
Ideally I'd be looking DSG, ACC in carbon grey.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 07 March 2014, 18:47
4600 miles on, zero regrets and it's met and exceeded expectations.
Take a test drive, MQB chassis is good. :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 07 March 2014, 18:55
How are you guys finding the MK7 GTI's?

I'm really, really thinking of ordering one to my spec, just concerned about waiting times!
Ideally I'd be looking DSG, ACC in carbon grey.
waiting times are pretty good for Gti but not so on Gtd...go for it
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: evo1986 on 07 March 2014, 20:19
How are you guys finding the MK7 GTI's?

I'm really, really thinking of ordering one to my spec, just concerned about waiting times!
Ideally I'd be looking DSG, ACC in carbon grey.

Yes waiting times have reduced loads on GTI's its the GTD's that are the problem.

We have one in stock........PM on its way
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: valvebounce on 08 March 2014, 07:10
Rosco. My local dealers quoted 20 weeks as that's vw's std line. I ordered thru drive the deal and was prepared to wait that long but In fact it's going to be about 10 weeks. I ordered 7th Feb and car will be built w/c 17 march. It's a gti, dsg with acc. There were (& still are) a few discounted stock cars around but none quite what I was after. Go for it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gorocco on 08 March 2014, 13:45
How are you guys finding the MK7 GTI's?

I'm really, really thinking of ordering one to my spec, just concerned about waiting times!
Ideally I'd be looking DSG, ACC in carbon grey.

I've had mine a couple of days and am mightily impressed. Worth the wait. The steering is excellent and was one of the pointers for me buying the car. The reviews were spot on. I was impressed with the chassis control on the Scirocco and it's just as good on the GTI BUT I don't think I'll use economy mode unless I'm in traffic ! The lighting inside the car at night looks great - small touch but it's good. The colour works well, had a few compliments. Looking forward to giving her a good run after a couple hundred miles. You won't regret ordering.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesH36 on 08 March 2014, 17:42
Well after waiting since 30/09/13, Lex have finally emailed me to say my GTD is ready - due to be delivered to my house on Monday 17/03/14.  The next week will probably crawl by!

Gone for:
5Dr
Manual
Tornado Red
Discover Navigation
Dynaudio
Rear Airbags
Winter Pack

Will be getting rubber mats and rubber boot liner to keep it nice.

I have had a Seat Leon FR diesel for the last 3 years - been a good car, just the local dealers are next to useless.

Bring it on!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rossc0 on 08 March 2014, 17:49
Rosco. My local dealers quoted 20 weeks as that's vw's std line. I ordered thru drive the deal and was prepared to wait that long but In fact it's going to be about 10 weeks. I ordered 7th Feb and car will be built w/c 17 march. It's a gti, dsg with acc. There were (& still are) a few discounted stock cars around but none quite what I was after. Go for it!

Cheers pal, was looking on drivethedeal and carwow, both seem to be really, really good offers.

carwow was offering over £3k off list price  :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Woofwagon on 08 March 2014, 19:46
At last I picked my new toy up today, it has been worth the wait.   :grin:

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 08 March 2014, 20:00
Rosco. My local dealers quoted 20 weeks as that's vw's std line. I ordered thru drive the deal and was prepared to wait that long but In fact it's going to be about 10 weeks. I ordered 7th Feb and car will be built w/c 17 march. It's a gti, dsg with acc. There were (& still are) a few discounted stock cars around but none quite what I was after. Go for it!

Cheers pal, was looking on drivethedeal and carwow, both seem to be really, really good offers.

carwow was offering over £3k off list price  :shocked:




Rosco give Lee a shout about the car he has in stock. It's not that long since they sent a new GTD over to me in Northern Ireland. Service was great and I wouldn't have done the deal had it not been a great price too! I can also recommend an excellent transport company if you don't want to collect yourself.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EzzG on 08 March 2014, 20:55
Woofwagon what dealer did you get your car from ?? I was in Euro Canterbury and there was a GTD ready to go home this afternoon !! Picking mine up from there sometime next week  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 08 March 2014, 22:29
Woofwagon what dealer did you get your car from ?? I was in Euro Canterbury and there was a GTD ready to go home this afternoon !! Picking mine up from there sometime next week  :smiley:

I was in EuroCanterbury yesterday getting oil for my mk6.  Didn't see any mk7s waiting to go home though. They are supposedly getting an R demo in about a month, may have to have a shufty when it's in.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 09 March 2014, 07:17
I popped into the local VW dealer in Bury a couple of days ago to book a service and had a look round their just delivered R lapiz blue.Very nice but the more I think about it the more I think a GTI Performance Pack is my next car.Not for another year anyway,just got another 12 months warranty for £326 with VW.
Ps Lapiz Blue in the flesh in my opinion,they should have stuck with Rising Blue much nicer.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 09 March 2014, 08:29
All these new arrivals and no pictures!!

What's going on?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Woofwagon on 09 March 2014, 09:21
First photos of new toy, will try and get some better ones later.

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 09 March 2014, 13:17
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/EAD4512E-DA87-4380-8EC2-CFBD67B5D793_zpstktxkgix.jpg)


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/59E40AD5-78E9-45C8-B9BA-705584D58E85_zpscaupnref.jpg)


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/79918649-2041-4CB1-9DB7-08A17CA5D666_zpskqx6eqqa.jpg)


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/70802D82-3057-4F5E-8A06-722FB7C0201F_zps0hfhfq8q.jpg)


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/96332D37-5839-43C7-A329-BCED1E001822_zpsm3nnoghc.jpg)


Few more pics, haven't been able to get some clean pics in the sunshine yet which is a shame cos the Lapiz looks fantastic in the sun! 8)


First off this car is a completely different animal to the GTI, to the point where i feel that the GTI is probably the more rounded car to own and drive everyday, there are a couple of compromises that need to be made with the R, fuel consumption being a big one, boot space being another and to a certain extent ride comfort, although some of that is down to my R being on 19's and my GTI was on 18's, both with DCC, the R in comfort is acceptable but hit a pot hole and you know about it!! The pictures of the the R don't do it justice imo and i agree that it can look a bit plain compared the the GTI but when you see it in the flesh it looks so aggressive! And in race mode the driving experience matches the looks, the sound from the exhaust/actuator in the cabin is epic and you just can't resist giving it a little poke just to hear it! :drool: but as much fun as it is you'll be lucky to get into 20's from the tank! :sick:


MPG so far if your pootling isn't great but it still needs to be run in and a couple more tanks of v power cos it was full of whatever rubbish the dealer uses! Having said that it could be worse, mid to high 20's if driving miss daisy round town and 34-35 with acc set to 75 on the motorway, so not all bad and i expect it to improve.


Keep your foot in it and it's rapid! It feels quite a bit quicker than the GTI but thats no big surprise but what is surprising is the extra nudge in the back at 4500rpm! :o  I mean it really flies!


It feels much more hardcore than my GTI did and depending on your mood it can be exactly what you want, tight, super quick with a fantastic soundtrack and unbelievably planted on the road, no understeer and little to no lag, but when you just want to nip to the shop, it'll do it but you won't be as comfortable as you would be in a GTI.


The manual box in the R is fantastic with a very short throw for a standard box, i have noticed some on/off hesitation in 1st and 2nd and i'm not the only one apparently, it's not too bad but something i'll be keeping an eye on, might be a mapping issue so will report it to VW and see what happens, i know a lot of people like the DSG box but it's been well covered that i just don't get on with it and imo the manual really suits the R.


Not sure if it's the Haldex system or what but it just feels hunkered down on the road and doesn't feel like it'll let go anytime soon when hoofing it on a roundabout, haven't turned the ESC off yet and tbh it's not really my thing, maybe if we get a bit of snow but i've no intention of backing it into a hedge! :D


The interior is much of the same really, very comfortable seats, i'm still not a fan of the grey alcantara but obviously you don't see it when your sat on them, the blue highlights are lovely as are the carbon effect inserts, it's a bit plainer/classy inside than the GTI which is nice and ideal if your not a fan of the plaid and brushed chrome (which i am btw).


To sum up then, the R is an awesome piece of kit and i'm absolutely loving it! It's generally easy to live with and is more of an event than the GTI, however if you don't need/want 4wd and nearly 300hp and have kids, then the GTI PP is for you!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 09 March 2014, 13:28
Excellent photo's and review....  :smiley: Top stuff.
I am not sure I could stomach sub 30mpg figures, thats what my old MK4 Golf R32 used to do  :cry:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 09 March 2014, 13:47
Yeah, it did come as a bit of a shock to the system tbh! ;D  If i have kids i think either a GTI/D is definatley on the list but i'm going to enjoy the performance for now! 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: scoobyc on 09 March 2014, 13:51
That seems a very honest and comprehensive review, thanks for making the effort. I was swithering over going for an R, and I think if it had been my only car I would have but your thoughts back up why I ordered the GTI PP.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 09 March 2014, 14:22
Appreciate your very honest and insightful review Jimble, and the R looks  :cool:  You've not put me off  :grin: 

Your early mpg figures are not far off my average in the mk6 gti so no issue with that.  As for the ride, currently on 19s with ACC, and used to the stomach grinding jolts over potholes, so can't see much of a difference there either.  Could also live with the reduced boot space, got kids (just the one) so only three of us and don't need a cavernous boot.  Whilst I agree, a GTI PP is probably the more sensible family choice, after 10 years of GTI's (2 mk5's and now mk6), and a long time hankering for an R32/R, time for a change in 2015.  Just need Dynaudio to become available ready for next year.

Just to clarify, have you got cloth interior?  I'd be opting for the black Vienna leather and hoping it's proper black in colour and not greyish, and of course, your favourite, DSG.  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 09 March 2014, 14:36
With what you've said Booth i think you'll love it! Tbf the boot isn't tiny but it's nowhere near the size of any other Golf, mainly due to the size of the fuel tank and the rear Haldex system but it doesn't seem as deep somehow either but like you say if you don't need to get a buggy in there then it's fine and will easily swallow a weekly shop.


Yes unfortunately i have got a cloth interior, you'll have read about the debacal with VW advertising black cloth which wasn't actually available? And so i've got anthracite cloth with light grey alcantara bolsters which i'm still not over the moon with! If i'd known at the time of ordering that this is what the standard cloth would look like i'd have specced vienna leather as i dislike it less than the cloth, although i'm not a fan of VW leather either. Some people like the cloth but i'm not one of them.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 09 March 2014, 15:14
Very nice car jimble glad you are enjoying it could we see a pic or two of the interior just to see what these seats look like oh and by the way I'm a fan of the front of the R it is what it is an uber golf :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 09 March 2014, 16:17
With what you've said Booth i think you'll love it! Tbf the boot isn't tiny but it's nowhere near the size of any other Golf, mainly due to the size of the fuel tank and the rear Haldex system but it doesn't seem as deep somehow either but like you say if you don't need to get a buggy in there then it's fine and will easily swallow a weekly shop.


Yes unfortunately i have got a cloth interior, you'll have read about the debacal with VW advertising black cloth which wasn't actually available? And so i've got anthracite cloth with light grey alcantara bolsters which i'm still not over the moon with! If i'd known at the time of ordering that this is what the standard cloth would look like i'd have specced vienna leather as i dislike it less than the cloth, although i'm not a fan of VW leather either. Some people like the cloth but i'm not one of them.

Yeah I did read about the cloth mix up and I've seen pictures of it.  Not a fan tbh, but as you say you'll be sitting on it rather than looking at it most of the time.  I was initially tempted by the vastly overpriced carbon nappa option (carbon/grey) but having seen pictures of it over on the rforum, have to say not keen on that either, the two-tone just not my cup of tea, so I'll likely place it safe and go black leather.  As charlie says, a couple pics of the interior would be good  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 09 March 2014, 18:36
Just been over to look over my new car. All options present and correct. It looks great. Not sure if I can wait until the end of the month now   :laugh:

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zps163ddeb3.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zps163ddeb3.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zps72962838.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zps72962838.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gorocco on 09 March 2014, 19:14
Car looks great Jimble and an interesting read. Top car ! 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: btcc on 09 March 2014, 19:19
Stunning car Jimble. Like others, I enjoyed reading your thoughts on it. It's interesting to hear from someone who has lived with both the GTI and R as magazines are so rarely able to provide these views. Look forward to some more pictures once the sun is shining.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 09 March 2014, 22:08
Jimble top car and top review hope to see an tin the flesh soon.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 09 March 2014, 22:42
JB GTI, it looks stunning, enjoy collecting. I was followed by a black Mk7 GTi, and it looked seriously mean & cool. Great colour choice.
Jimble…. Now that R looks amazing. I LOVE the colour. Been waiting for your review and more pics. Great write up. And yes, got the kids, so GTi PP was the right choice here. But great to know how the R drives. I'm now over 1000 miles and got nearly 35mpg today with a bit of mix motorway & A road driving, so you are not doing bad if you are getting that on a motorway at all!!!!Thank you & enjoy!!!!!  :smiley: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 09 March 2014, 23:31
Just been over to look over my new car. All options present and correct. It looks great. Not sure if I can wait until the end of the month now  :laugh:


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsa2acb8aa.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsa2acb8aa.jpg.html)

Looks lovely and the right amount of doors to enhance its looks further!

You're going to love it mines only 5 weeks old, so immensely capable still getting to grips with it, what a brilliant all round everyday car they are, so quiet and smooth, I didn't expect tdi like feel at low revs setting pulls from 1000rpm then keeps going to 7200rpm sounding incredible.

Mines been averaging 37mpg even on short 10 mile commutes, and 46av on longer 45 mile commutes, saw over 50 one day which is posted on here somewhere.

Its a motoring icon. If it don't say Gti on the box it's not a Gti!

Enjoy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: matchboy on 10 March 2014, 13:35
Car looks awesome James, and great to hear a comparison between the GTI and R.  That blue is just  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GiT1984 on 10 March 2014, 15:04
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/EAD4512E-DA87-4380-8EC2-CFBD67B5D793_zpstktxkgix.jpg)


(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/59E40AD5-78E9-45C8-B9BA-705584D58E85_zpscaupnref.jpg)


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Few more pics, haven't been able to get some clean pics in the sunshine yet which is a shame cos the Lapiz looks fantastic in the sun! 8)


First off this car is a completely different animal to the GTI, to the point where i feel that the GTI is probably the more rounded car to own and drive everyday, there are a couple of compromises that need to be made with the R, fuel consumption being a big one, boot space being another and to a certain extent ride comfort, although some of that is down to my R being on 19's and my GTI was on 18's, both with DCC, the R in comfort is acceptable but hit a pot hole and you know about it!! The pictures of the the R don't do it justice imo and i agree that it can look a bit plain compared the the GTI but when you see it in the flesh it looks so aggressive! And in race mode the driving experience matches the looks, the sound from the exhaust/actuator in the cabin is epic and you just can't resist giving it a little poke just to hear it! :drool: but as much fun as it is you'll be lucky to get into 20's from the tank! :sick:


MPG so far if your pootling isn't great but it still needs to be run in and a couple more tanks of v power cos it was full of whatever rubbish the dealer uses! Having said that it could be worse, mid to high 20's if driving miss daisy round town and 34-35 with acc set to 75 on the motorway, so not all bad and i expect it to improve.


Keep your foot in it and it's rapid! It feels quite a bit quicker than the GTI but thats no big surprise but what is surprising is the extra nudge in the back at 4500rpm! :o  I mean it really flies!


It feels much more hardcore than my GTI did and depending on your mood it can be exactly what you want, tight, super quick with a fantastic soundtrack and unbelievably planted on the road, no understeer and little to no lag, but when you just want to nip to the shop, it'll do it but you won't be as comfortable as you would be in a GTI.


The manual box in the R is fantastic with a very short throw for a standard box, i have noticed some on/off hesitation in 1st and 2nd and i'm not the only one apparently, it's not too bad but something i'll be keeping an eye on, might be a mapping issue so will report it to VW and see what happens, i know a lot of people like the DSG box but it's been well covered that i just don't get on with it and imo the manual really suits the R.


Not sure if it's the Haldex system or what but it just feels hunkered down on the road and doesn't feel like it'll let go anytime soon when hoofing it on a roundabout, haven't turned the ESC off yet and tbh it's not really my thing, maybe if we get a bit of snow but i've no intention of backing it into a hedge! :D


The interior is much of the same really, very comfortable seats, i'm still not a fan of the grey alcantara but obviously you don't see it when your sat on them, the blue highlights are lovely as are the carbon effect inserts, it's a bit plainer/classy inside than the GTI which is nice and ideal if your not a fan of the plaid and brushed chrome (which i am btw).


To sum up then, the R is an awesome piece of kit and i'm absolutely loving it! It's generally easy to live with and is more of an event than the GTI, however if you don't need/want 4wd and nearly 300hp and have kids, then the GTI PP is for you!

Love the wheels - I bet they'd look fab on a GTi ...... :D
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 10 March 2014, 18:17
JB GTI, it looks stunning, enjoy collecting. I was followed by a black Mk7 GTi, and it looked seriously mean & cool. Great colour choice.

Thanks Ginagee. I must admit it does look Black in the photo but it is definitely Carbon Grey  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 10 March 2014, 18:34
JB GTI, it looks stunning, enjoy collecting. I was followed by a black Mk7 GTi, and it looked seriously mean & cool. Great colour choice.

Thanks Ginagee. I must admit it does look Black in the photo but it is definitely Carbon Grey  :wink:

Ooops, sorry!  :smiley:  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 10 March 2014, 18:40
JB GTI, it looks stunning, enjoy collecting. I was followed by a black Mk7 GTi, and it looked seriously mean & cool. Great colour choice.

Thanks Ginagee. I must admit it does look Black in the photo but it is definitely Carbon Grey  :wink:

Ooops, sorry!  :smiley:  :rolleyes:

It will more than likely as much of a pain in the backside to keep clean as Black though   :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 11 March 2014, 08:16
I hope not - going from Deep Black Pearl to Carbon Grey myself.....  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 11 March 2014, 14:54
I hope not - going from Deep Black Pearl to Carbon Grey myself.....  :whistle:
I swore blind I was "cured" of black cars but must admit Carbon Grey is getting perilously close in some lights  :embarrassed:
But it does look great though !!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 11 March 2014, 15:32
My blue looks black soon as the sun goes down. Like the double red stripe? !(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/F0697886-545C-45D5-9060-FF20B9B3C601_zps1dlquauj.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/F0697886-545C-45D5-9060-FF20B9B3C601_zps1dlquauj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GiT1984 on 11 March 2014, 19:00
My blue looks black soon as the sun goes down. Like the double red stripe? !(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/F0697886-545C-45D5-9060-FF20B9B3C601_zps1dlquauj.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/F0697886-545C-45D5-9060-FF20B9B3C601_zps1dlquauj.jpg.html)

Literally, night blue .... :D
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hull9999 on 12 March 2014, 21:06
New member, my baby arrived at midnight on the first of march and had so much fun with it so far.
Gti pp, deep pearl black, leather, reversing camera, pro nav and a few other options.
Love it so much, had a roc before 2.0 tsi gt but the golf smashes it.
Washed and clay at the weekend looks unreal!
 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GreyVILLAn on 12 March 2014, 23:49
Here's my new Golf GTi.  :smiley:
Picking it up tomorrow.  :laugh:
Will be sad to see the mk VI go though.  :cry:
Great cars.  :wink:



(http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/xfezzy5t/image_zps218c74ce.jpg)

(http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/xfezzy5t/image_zps0c664b5f.jpg)

(http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/xfezzy5t/image_zps903fc67e.jpg)

(http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/xfezzy5t/image_zps5b635961.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 12 March 2014, 23:55
Here's my new Golf GTi.  :smiley:
Picking it up tomorrow.  :laugh:
Will be sad to see the mk VI go though.  :cry:
Great cars.  :wink:



(http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/xfezzy5t/image_zps218c74ce.jpg)



(http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/xfezzy5t/image_zps0c664b5f.jpg)

(http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/xfezzy5t/image_zps903fc67e.jpg)

(http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp112/xfezzy5t/image_zps5b635961.jpg)


Listers Nuneaton by any chance ??
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 13 March 2014, 04:59
New member, my baby arrived at midnight on the first of march and had so much fun with it so far.
Gti pp, deep pearl black, leather, reversing camera, pro nav and a few other options.
Love it so much, had a roc before 2.0 tsi gt but the golf smashes it.
Washed and clay at the weekend looks unreal!

Great stuff, let's see some pics then!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MAW73 on 13 March 2014, 15:52
^ Very nine indeed..... Looking like a proper GTI in red  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2014, 16:31
Playtime begins  :grin: :grin: :grin:
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsa2a2b04f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsa2a2b04f.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zps455d5b92.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zps455d5b92.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsb99d0b73.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsb99d0b73.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 15 March 2014, 17:12
Playtime begins  :grin: :grin: :grin:
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsa2a2b04f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsa2a2b04f.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zps455d5b92.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zps455d5b92.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsb99d0b73.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsb99d0b73.jpg.html)

Just beautiful, enjoy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 15 March 2014, 17:21
Carbon grey does look very good in the sun. I am a bit biased though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: EzzG on 15 March 2014, 18:56
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/EzzG/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/033b2e10-4fcf-48f8-8836-cab48ba0e624_zpsf0f1cda8.jpg) (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/EzzG/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/033b2e10-4fcf-48f8-8836-cab48ba0e624_zpsf0f1cda8.jpg.html)

Picked up my GTD Friday morning !! like most have said, well worth the wait  :laugh:

Old Golf GTI  :sad: New Golf GTD  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 15 March 2014, 21:10
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e60/EzzG/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/033b2e10-4fcf-48f8-8836-cab48ba0e624_zpsf0f1cda8.jpg) (http://s37.photobucket.com/user/EzzG/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/033b2e10-4fcf-48f8-8836-cab48ba0e624_zpsf0f1cda8.jpg.html)

Picked up my GTD Friday morning !! like most have said, well worth the wait  :laugh:

Old Golf GTI  :sad: New Golf GTD  :laugh:

Great pic that mate. Lovely too see the MK4 next to the MK7. The new MK7 looks so much faster and aggressive even when standing still :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 15 March 2014, 22:27
Playtime begins  :grin: :grin: :grin:
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsa2a2b04f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsa2a2b04f.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zps455d5b92.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zps455d5b92.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image_zpsb99d0b73.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image_zpsb99d0b73.jpg.html)

Just beautiful, enjoy

Thanks Adrian
Smile is still spread wide across my face. Can't wait to get my hands on my cleaning gear to give it the once over. I am stunned how much technology has moved on in such a short time  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 16 March 2014, 09:16
Congratulations folks.... I picked my GTI up in December, having covered over 5200 miles I have no regrets and I smile each time I drive it  :laugh: :smiley:
Enjoy your cars and remember to go easy for the first 800 miles....  :tongue:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: steve17 on 16 March 2014, 14:06
More carbon grey pics.... :cool:
Collected on Sat 8th March. It's my wives car so I've only drove it 40 miles so far but have to say what a fantastic car it is.
Luckily the car was pretty well prepared (well done to Benfield on Scotswood Road, Newcastle) so after washing it yesterday it was pretty swirl free. So for those that are interested a coat of Auto Finesse Tripple followed by a coat of Tough Coat was all that was needed. Oh and some Auto Finesse Mint Rims wheel wax on the wheels.... which took forever!!

A couple of pics when the sun popped out...

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZFdQ1dOMOAs/UyWp8Jf2DKI/AAAAAAAAAA4/jYBthVCCYVE/w793-h595-no/001.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Tzi3MDbZsvM/UyWp71HuX1I/AAAAAAAAAA0/CaKorGaF4k0/w793-h595-no/003.JPG)

 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 16 March 2014, 17:25
Gorgeous!  CG is a lovely colour on a GTD  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 16 March 2014, 18:41
Here is my new GTD after five month since i have ordered him. Car is great and i am very satisfied.Consumption is low for that power and the car is very silent. :smiley:  Colour is Tungsten Silver.

Here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sk2nrh3rvtu90jn/vOTVS06G4S is also link where you can see a lot of pictures of my new car. It is worth to see them in full resolution. :whistle:

(http://shrani.si/f/1w/XD/2no3QCw0/rszdsc1523.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/1n/RZ/2fmUs4F5/rszdsc15321.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/3k/fB/3K2lW6WU/rsz1dsc1579.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/l/ZR/2QqeS5IG/dsc1603.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/15/6v/2D3XXrZy/dsc1617.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/1w/vo/4pkBqdXh/rszdsc16811.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/15/qT/4OaJhWQ1/dsc1403.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/29/rQ/3zxvTWIE/dsc1417.jpg)

(http://shrani.si/f/35/VY/2kFczf9P/1/dsc1432.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 16 March 2014, 19:31
Congrats mihaelo1, I am really liking that colour
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 16 March 2014, 19:59
Looks lovely with the R headlights. 8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 16 March 2014, 20:17
Looks lovely with the R headlights. 8)

Are just regular xenon lights not R version.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 16 March 2014, 22:05
Looks lovely with the R headlights. 8)

Are just regular xenon lights not R version.

Appologies, i thought the inner DRL was on. :embarrassed:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 17 March 2014, 10:13
Great photos mihaelo1! Your car looks brilliant  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 17 March 2014, 10:54
My reaction in this thread - "wow, great colour, I should have got that colour...." scrolls down... "wow, great colour, I should have got that colour"  :laugh:

Great pics :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mohsin on 17 March 2014, 10:55
mihaelo1 - lovely photos! Having a look through them and noticed the needle sweep - is that a standard feature on UK cars?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 17 March 2014, 10:56
mihaelo1 - lovely photos! Having a look through them and noticed the needle sweep - is that a standard feature on UK cars?

Yes its a standard feature on UK models
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mohsin on 17 March 2014, 11:01
Cool!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 17 March 2014, 11:02
My reaction in this thread - "wow, great colour, I should have got that colour...." scrolls down... "wow, great colour, I should have got that colour"  :laugh:

Great pics :)

Many thanks.  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 17 March 2014, 11:46
Here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sk2nrh3rvtu90jn/vOTVS06G4S is also link where you can see a lot of pictures of my new car.

Great pictures on dropbox. Well worth a look on full res although sometimes it can highlight stuff we don't want to see like picture 216 where it shows the guaranteed scratches we're all going to get.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mohsin on 17 March 2014, 12:15
Also, another thing I have just noticed in those dropbox pics is the interior...EU guys seem to have half leathers and what looks like alcantara as standard?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 17 March 2014, 12:39
Also, another thing I have just noticed in those dropbox pics is the interior...EU guys seem to have half leathers and what looks like alcantara as standard?

It is not standard and it is an option.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mohsin on 17 March 2014, 12:42
Ah I see. We only got the cloth interior as standard and full leather as an option. Would have been nice to get that option too!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 18 March 2014, 11:27
Ah I see. We only got the cloth interior as standard and full leather as an option. Would have been nice to get that option too!

I know I would have gone for that as opposed to the leather
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 18 March 2014, 16:56
Me too - goodness knows why VWUK would want to remove its availibility - its no skin off their nose.... bonkers  :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: valvebounce on 18 March 2014, 19:00
The full leather is more profitable to the dealer?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: agreen7 on 20 March 2014, 20:21
Certainly must be at £1700 for a bit of cow. Shame we can’t get tartan with Alcantara or leather side bolsters in the UK.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: briansmith on 22 March 2014, 00:37
The Alcantara would be a nice touch!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: linc-dub on 22 March 2014, 14:36
I'd have had Alcantara had it been an option in the UK!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 March 2014, 15:35
It's an option here in Ireland, less than half the cost of full leather. Here's mine.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/null_zps365b6001.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/null_zps365b6001.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 22 March 2014, 17:17
That is so nice JoeGTI! I would have definitely specced that had it been available.

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 22 March 2014, 18:42
That is so nice JoeGTI! I would have definitely specced that had it been available.

J

+1

Really nice that Joe. Can't for the life of me work out why VW UK wouldn't have it as an optional extra [scratches head and pulls face].
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2014GTi on 22 March 2014, 18:43
That is so nice JoeGTI! I would have definitely specced that had it been available.

J

+1

Really nice that Joe. Can't for the life of me work out why VW UK wouldn't have it as an optional extra [scratches head and pulls face].
Because some pleb at VW UK decided to do so.
It annoys me!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 22 March 2014, 19:51
For all we know it could well be an option that's incorrectly described or not even on the list at all. We know what VWUK are like for options haha
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 23 March 2014, 14:55
For all we know it could well be an option that's incorrectly described or not even on the list at all. We know what VWUK are like for options haha

If I switch after my three years or earlier it may be a question I ask
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 24 March 2014, 09:42
I would have definitely had the alcantara if it were an option, looks stunning!

EDIT: If only VW's marketing department could see this thread!

Q1: I wonder how many people who stuck with standard cloth would have paid extra for the alcantara/leather/tartan centre option?

Q2: How many who did pay for leather would have chosen the alcantara option had it been available?

I wonder what the differential would be and have VW lost out on extra revenue?!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: valvebounce on 24 March 2014, 14:42
A1: me

I briefly considered a 3 series & Bmw uk have adopted this bizarre anti alcantara policy too.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 25 March 2014, 12:20
One of my team has just had his


(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/F5F14863-2326-401F-9AA4-18C984353895_zpsgmjq8bza.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/F5F14863-2326-401F-9AA4-18C984353895_zpsgmjq8bza.jpg.html)


Lovely sticker!

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/9893CE1B-8606-41D9-91E6-1F9A307C92EE_zpsdquqcvw3.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/9893CE1B-8606-41D9-91E6-1F9A307C92EE_zpsdquqcvw3.jpg.html)
 

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 25 March 2014, 13:24
Lovely colour! I think had I chosen a metallic colour I'd have gone for this, really nice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 25 March 2014, 13:46
Limestone grey is a top choice!   Does the rear wiper usually rest in that position? I thought they returned to the normal spot regardless of when the ignition was turned off?

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 25 March 2014, 14:45
Limestone grey is a top choice!   Does the rear wiper usually rest in that position? I thought they returned to the normal spot regardless of when the ignition was turned off?

It doesn't return to the "parked" position if you cut the ignition while it's in motion. Stupid. I'm pretty sure it did complete it's sweep in the MK5 and 6.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ap69 on 25 March 2014, 19:27
Lovely colour! I think had I chosen a metallic colour I'd have gone for this, really nice.

Goodo, just shows how we are all different, 2 guys in the office hate it and 3 like it! My mrs talked me out of it and after showing her these pics today said thank god I'm in control!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 25 March 2014, 19:50
Not for me I'm afraid.
I was going to have Tornado Red but was talked out of it by "Higher Management"
Having now seen a 3dr GTI in Tungsten Silver I think that would now be my 2nd choice.
But I am really pleased with my Carbon Grey  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mckay85 on 27 March 2014, 18:25
Hey guys picked mine up today  :laugh: over the moon with it. perfect handover by salesman. got my 3 yr old son involved in the unveiling. only down side. with in a few miles and my 1st reverse parking i noticed my wind deflector on P/s was broken. dont think it was fitted right and when the mirror folded it crushed it. dealer has ordered replacements tho ;)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/13451624184_f4860eae99_c.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3728/13451614904_c6d2f59364_c.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5146/13451324173_5a618a1306_c.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/13451215035_529b213a9d_c.jpg)

dreaded crack :(

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3726/13451225565_be72bdc819_c.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 27 March 2014, 21:23
Thats 1 sexy unveil...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 27 March 2014, 21:46
Had a similar unveil, one of the best days of my life, enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jonny_lhoiry on 29 March 2014, 11:49
Just a quick question...

I'm picking up my GTD in the next couple of weeks (hopefully!) and I wanted to check something, do all GTDs have the following rear lights cluster?

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/volkswagen-golf-r-will-get-led-tail-lamps-ar82650/picture337969.html (http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/volkswagen-golf-r-will-get-led-tail-lamps-ar82650/picture337969.html)

I saw a GTD the other day and the light cluster looked rather small.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimi on 29 March 2014, 11:55
That's the Mk 6 (older model). Yours will be different
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jonny_lhoiry on 29 March 2014, 12:22
Thanks for the reply.

I've been looking through this thread and google and struggling to find a photo of the rear lights on... I really thought it was going to be like the one in the link above. When I test drove a GTD, I was sure that it was this style lights and it was a MK7. Does anyone have any rear lights' photos at night?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 29 March 2014, 13:52
Thanks for the reply.

I've been looking through this thread and google and struggling to find a photo of the rear lights on... I really thought it was going to be like the one in the link above. When I test drove a GTD, I was sure that it was this style lights and it was a MK7. Does anyone have any rear lights' photos at night?

They'll look like this;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzAwMt4o3uQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzAwMt4o3uQ)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jonny_lhoiry on 29 March 2014, 16:11
What about this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elt34ugteCM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elt34ugteCM)

At about 1.35...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dippy_x on 29 March 2014, 16:35
Those look like the non LED rear lights that are on the standard MK7 Golfs. Your GTD will have the ones Monsta linked to.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 04 April 2014, 13:50
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/DSC_0436_zpsa89bdf1c.jpg)

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/DSC_0438_zps22e3e699.jpg)

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/DSC_0442_zps5b4590a3.jpg)

Here she is, well chuffed with her - now she's waiting to go on a boat out to Cyprus.

Happy days!!

Apologies that it's yet another Pure White one lol.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virginVWman on 04 April 2014, 14:07
Still looks the dogs b*llocks though Gnasher. Sure theres some good roads around Cyprus to boot it on
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: monsta on 04 April 2014, 14:24
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/DSC_0442_zps5b4590a3.jpg)

Here she is, well chuffed with her - now she's waiting to go on a boat out to Cyprus.

Happy days!!

Apologies that it's yet another Pure White one lol.

Looking great, lovely photo with the west pier in the background too  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 04 April 2014, 14:55
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/DSC_0442_zps5b4590a3.jpg)

Here she is, well chuffed with her - now she's waiting to go on a boat out to Cyprus.

Happy days!!

Apologies that it's yet another Pure White one lol.

Looking great, lovely photo with the west pier in the background too  :smiley:

Had to stand in the middle of the pelican crossing to get it, lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 04 April 2014, 18:50
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h164/graham_nash1/DSC_0442_zps5b4590a3.jpg)

Here she is, well chuffed with her - now she's waiting to go on a boat out to Cyprus.

Happy days!!

Apologies that it's yet another Pure White one lol.

Looking great, lovely photo with the west pier in the background too  :smiley:

Had to stand in the middle of the pelican crossing to get it, lol

That car looks familiar  :wink:. Congrats, lovely looking car  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: pjr on 05 April 2014, 18:40
Picked mine up this morning  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/13647767143_48a79f8a56.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mN1nG4)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5456/13647745285_cc736bbc50.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mN1gcc)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/13648090224_91fe75f1e2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mN32Jq)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/13647759673_bf154ebfdc.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mN1ktg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3758/13648088934_eed10a6550.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mN32mb)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 05 April 2014, 19:45
Very nice pjr  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rky4 on 05 April 2014, 21:45
Gorgeous!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 05 April 2014, 23:04
pjr you have mud flaps can you take a few pics to see how they look. Im tempted...

PS Nice motor
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 05 April 2014, 23:31
pjr you have mud flaps can you take a few pics to see how they look. Im tempted...

PS Nice motor

Although mudflaps aren't really my taste i do think they look ok on the 7 as they kind of tie in with the skirts and diffuser. :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 05 April 2014, 23:39
pjr you have mud flaps can you take a few pics to see how they look. Im tempted...

PS Nice motor

Although mudflaps aren't really my taste i do think they look ok on the 7 as they kind of tie in with the skirts and diffuser. :cool:

Don't do it Jimble  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: pjr on 07 April 2014, 18:10
pjr you have mud flaps can you take a few pics to see how they look. Im tempted...

PS Nice motor

Although mudflaps aren't really my taste i do think they look ok on the 7 as they kind of tie in with the skirts and diffuser. :cool:

Some closer shots of the mudflaps - colour has gone a but funny, as the paintwork looks a bit orange, and the skirts & mudflaps don't look so different in colour in real life.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7396/13695528703_0264a14da7.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/13695503895_d0d3cdd445.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7274/13695505703_7149f3e387.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p9ul on 07 April 2014, 19:58
Are the mudflaps an OEM part? Seeing as my incoming car is black they won't stand out like a sore thumb and they'll certainly earn their keep on the roads round our neck of the woods...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: pjr on 07 April 2014, 20:49
Are the mudflaps an OEM part? Seeing as my incoming car is black they won't stand out like a sore thumb and they'll certainly earn their keep on the roads round our neck of the woods...

Yes,  they're an official VW accessory and my dealer fitted them for me before I picked the car up.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mohsin on 09 April 2014, 11:40
Picked mine up last Thursday but just got chance to wash it:

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/Mohsin_Iqbal/IMAG1018_zps0fba49a6.jpg) (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/Mohsin_Iqbal/media/IMAG1018_zps0fba49a6.jpg.html)
(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/Mohsin_Iqbal/IMAG1010_zpsa866de18.jpg) (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/Mohsin_Iqbal/media/IMAG1010_zpsa866de18.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CR4ZYHOR5E on 09 April 2014, 12:49
Got mine delivered this morning, a company car replacement for a 1 series. Had a quick drive and am really pleased.

Old

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc114/colihamp/imagejpg4_zps3d727a98.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/colihamp/media/imagejpg4_zps3d727a98.jpg.html)

New

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc114/colihamp/imagejpg5_zps8344823d.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/colihamp/media/imagejpg5_zps8344823d.jpg.html)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc114/colihamp/imagejpg9_zpscf223788.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/colihamp/media/imagejpg9_zpscf223788.jpg.html)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc114/colihamp/imagejpg13_zps5c13943b.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/colihamp/media/imagejpg13_zps5c13943b.jpg.html)

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc114/colihamp/imagejpg11_zps50668a92.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/user/colihamp/media/imagejpg11_zps50668a92.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: noobmonkey on 09 April 2014, 16:24
ooo i recognise that area! another west sussex'ite :) - looking forward to seeing you out on the roads :) (My plate ends in FAK, also a PW GTD :) )
Love the car :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CR4ZYHOR5E on 09 April 2014, 18:37
Yep, had a quick drive over the Trundle and back through Chi this afternoon, fantastic weather!

Will keep a good lookout for you  :cool:

Cheers
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JakeF on 10 April 2014, 14:29
So close and yet so far still for me - explained the rather gutting mess up the dealer made on the BW12 thread (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264934.msg2448376#msg2448376), but here are the quick photos I took while coming to terms with the fact it wasn't going to be mine!

(http://s29.postimg.org/mwm7fqxdv/Front_old.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/mwm7fqxdv/)

(http://s29.postimg.org/8ep07r62r/Side_old.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8ep07r62r/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 10 April 2014, 15:12
Man those BMW 1 Series sure have an ugly face no matter how many times you see one. Good choice with the GTD, looks so much nicer.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mdianuk on 11 April 2014, 17:13
Picked my replacement GTI PP in Carbon Grey up Tuesday. First attempt had been scratched to hell by the dealership on prep (I assume they must have cleaned it with a brick!) so had to wait a further month for a brand new replacement. Ended up being able to switch back from DSG to Manual with refund (both very good, but I'm a pudding stirrer!), plus got the winter pack I originally wanted but wasn't available (it was a dealer car, not factory). All in all worked out ok despite the hassle, as I've ended up with a very reasonably priced brand new GTI.

Why no pictures? Because the new one hasn't been cleaned properly yet, I didn't let them do it, so took delivery with all the stickers and crayon writing all over it ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 11 April 2014, 17:38
^^^You need to name to let other buyers choose for them not to prep their car
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 11 April 2014, 18:09
mdianuk,pics before and after it's done would be interesting.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 11 April 2014, 21:07
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/mikeok2/Mobile%20Uploads/20140411_124656_zps21642e46.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/mikeok2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140411_124656_zps21642e46.jpg.html)URL=http://s62.photobucket.com/user/mikeok2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140411_124631_zpsfacb9655.jpg.html](http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/mikeok2/Mobile%20Uploads/20140411_124631_zpsfacb9655.jpg)[/URL]
(http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/mikeok2/Mobile%20Uploads/20140411_124716_zps06c0ba6c.jpg) (http://s62.photobucket.com/user/mikeok2/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140411_124716_zps06c0ba6c.jpg.html)

its finally here. Picked up from Vinifs Huntingdon.  Had a great service and they did a top job polishing it etc. Non of the horror stories about swirls. Also picked up a Vw Alltrack 2 wks ago and had equally great service.

Have uploaded dab logos which makes a big difference..and the ACC is pretty crazy but dam good.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginagee on 21 April 2014, 22:10
mikeok, wow, looks stunning.. enjoy! :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 21 April 2014, 22:48
Thanks.
have not had a chance to drive it much but love it. ? Planning a trip to euro land soon...so will get a good run out..
The diff is OMG time..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watto on 27 April 2014, 07:18
Picked my gti up yesterday
(http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad99/watdong84/Mobile%20Uploads/image-2.jpg) (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/watdong84/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-2.jpg.html)
(http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad99/watdong84/Mobile%20Uploads/image-1.jpg) (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/watdong84/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 27 April 2014, 07:44
Looking good Watto  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 27 April 2014, 13:35
Stunning Watto! Although I would say that, it's exactly the same spec as mine!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 27 April 2014, 22:14
Your car look awsome mate, I couldnt make my mind up over the Tornado Red or Pure White, but ended up with the White which am pleased with but would also have settled for Red.....Good thing about Red you get a real good shine, where the white it just looks clean and pure :evil:

But cracking looking motor :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: smorg00 on 01 May 2014, 19:27
Finally! After 7 months of waiting, today I took delivery of my new GTD. Not had much of a play yet as been busy with work etc but so far I'm very impressed. Coming from a Mk6 1.4 TSi 122PS Golf, I really do think there is a marked improvement in quality and refinement.
Not had chance to take any pics yet, but will do once I have had a chance to wash it properly.
On a side note, I thought that the GTD and GTi had chromed keys? Mine are just black plastic the same as a normal Golf?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 01 May 2014, 20:23
Finally! After 7 months of waiting, today I took delivery of my new GTD. Not had much of a play yet as been busy with work etc but so far I'm very impressed. Coming from a Mk6 1.4 TSi 122PS Golf, I really do think there is a marked improvement in quality and refinement.
Not had chance to take any pics yet, but will do once I have had a chance to wash it properly.
On a side note, I thought that the GTD and GTi had chromed keys? Mine are just black plastic the same as a normal Golf?

They are normal keys with a GTI/GTD chrome addition to the bottom of them. Check your glovebox for the key attachments.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p9ul on 01 May 2014, 21:46
Do you still get the chrome keys if you've opted for keyless entry?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 01 May 2014, 21:51
Do you still get the chrome keys if you've opted for keyless entry?

Yup, exactly the same key, and the chrome bits should have been fitted at PDI, if they're nit then take it back to the dealer.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 182_blue on 03 May 2014, 07:06
My new toy,  need to get some 19's but pretty happy with it other than that.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/793a7ec2-cc66-4d4e-98e0-b4da0d37c565_zps6fc0abd6.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/IMG-20140429-WA0006_zps0jbd1cn2.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 03 May 2014, 10:57
Looks lovely pal.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 03 May 2014, 14:21
Looks the nuts! More pics please :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 03 May 2014, 16:54
Very nice I like the wheels as well :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 03 May 2014, 17:18
Very nice  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 03 May 2014, 18:36
My new toy,  need to get some 19's but pretty happy with it other than that.

Swap for my Santiagos?  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 182_blue on 03 May 2014, 19:01
Sorry, meant 19" R wheels
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 182_blue on 03 May 2014, 19:05
Looks the nuts! More pics please :-)

Why not  :smiley:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/IMG_0994_zpsfb8794fd.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/20140429_155916_zpsn333qmmf.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/20140429_155716_zpsbqyvmmey.jpg)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/182_blue/IMG_0995_zps5de8b2ac.jpg)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 03 May 2014, 19:17
Sorry, meant 19" R wheels

Was only joking mate.

New photos look lush.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 12 May 2014, 16:04
Hi, my name is Mrs Stretts.  I currently own a 5 door Mk7 GT 150 Tdi in pure white.  I have a Golf GTI on order, in Pearl Black three door.  Build week 21 so next week.  Not collecting until the 1st Sept though.  :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 12 May 2014, 22:40
Hi, my name is Mrs Stretts.  I currently own a 5 door Mk7 GT 150 Tdi in pure white.  I have a Golf GTI on order, in Pearl Black three door.  Build week 21 so next week.  Not collecting until the 1st Sept though.  :whistle: :whistle:
Well hello Mrs Stretts. Welcome along !!  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 13 May 2014, 12:26
Hi, my name is Mrs Stretts.  I currently own a 5 door Mk7 GT 150 Tdi in pure white.  I have a Golf GTI on order, in Pearl Black three door.  Build week 21 so next week.  Not collecting until the 1st Sept though.  :whistle: :whistle:
Well hello Mrs Stretts. Welcome along !!  :wink:

 :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:  Hi  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 13 May 2014, 17:04
Cool white R 182_Blue - the seats look "interesting"! Be interested to see how you think it fares after the Scirocco

And Welcome Mrs Stretts - you're remarkably patient waitning til Sept it the car will be in the UK in a few weeks!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 13 May 2014, 20:18
And Welcome Mrs Stretts - you're remarkably patient waitning til Sept it the car will be in the UK in a few weeks!
[/quote]

Fair point but I need to get some more miles on my GT 150 Tdi before I PX it, this also saves my husband putting miles on his Scirocco GTS.  :wink:

 The dealers where told that I did not want it till 1st Sept when I ordered the car, they innitialy said the car would not be ordered untill June for September delivery.  Let the long wait begin LOL.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 13 May 2014, 20:38
Hi Mrs Stretts,you say your build week 21,is it too late to delay this for 1 week.The reason for this is starting build week 22,you would get the newer MY 2015 model.I'm sure somebody posted this info on here the other week.It seems a shame if your not getting the car till September to have the older MY 2014 version.Your dealer must have known this.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 13 May 2014, 20:41
Hi Mrs Stretts,you say your build week 21,is it too late to delay this for 1 week.The reason for this is starting build week 22,you would get the newer MY 2015 model.I'm sure somebody posted this info on here the other week.It seems a shame if your not getting the car till September to have the older MY 2014 version.Your dealer must have known this.

Good point, worth the ask I suppose.  Are there many differences MY 2014/15 ??????
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 13 May 2014, 20:43
Hi, my name is Mrs Stretts.  I currently own a 5 door Mk7 GT 150 Tdi in pure white.  I have a Golf GTI on order, in Pearl Black three door.  Build week 21 so next week.  Not collecting until the 1st Sept though.  :whistle: :whistle:

Is this Stretts of the viper green scirocco? Hi from Neil, previously the owner of the candy white scirocco.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 13 May 2014, 20:48
The changes are subtle ones but the heated steering wheel is the one that sticks in my mind.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 13 May 2014, 20:48
Is this Stretts of the viper green scirocco? Hi from Neil, previously the owner of the candy white scirocco.
[/quote]

Indeed, I thought it was you Neil.  Ye I now have a candy GTS Scirocco, as per the post Mrs Stretts is changing her GT150 Tdi to a GTI. NOM NOM.  :wink: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wigit on 13 May 2014, 20:49
never like the feeling when your wife has a better car than you do :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 13 May 2014, 20:54
never like the feeling when your wife has a better car than you do :)

All part of the master plan.  :wink: :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 14 May 2014, 10:22
Tis nice when your wife actually has an interest in cars though rather than the usual "ooh thats a nice colour!" :grin:

Welcome Mrs Stretts! :afro:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dereks on 14 May 2014, 14:42
defecting from the mk6 forum shortly,

had my mk6 in at the dealer for the wheels to be fixed yesterday left doing the deal on a new mk7 in black pearl. :whistle:

hopefully get it in the next couple of weeks :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: bigtartang60 on 15 May 2014, 10:59
2015 MY Spec changes, from another page:

The following model year 2015 (MY15) product changes take effect from build week 22 2014 (starting 26 May). This excludes Beetle production: the changes take effect from week 27 (starting 30 June).

Model year 2015 will be open for ordering in the week starting 22 April (Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet will take effect from 19 May). Make sure your customers know about these changes if their factory order is affected by these changes.

Golf

• Side scan-blind spot detection system including Lane Assist available for GT onwards (£700 OTR)
• Heated leather multifunction steering wheel is available for SE onwards (£120 OTR)
• Heated leather multifunction steering wheel with paddles is available on SE (£295 OTR) and from GT (£120 OTR)
• Golf SE will no longer have the standard driver’s seat drawer; the passenger one will remain
Golf Estate

• Side scan-blind spot detection system including lane Assist for GT for £700 OTR
• Heated leather multifunction steering wheel is available for SE onwards for £120 OTR
• Heated leather multifunction steering wheel with paddles is available on SE for £295 OTR or for GT for £120 OTR
• Golf SE will no longer have the standard driver’s seat drawer, but the passenger one will remain

The following new engines will be available to order from build week 17 2014 (week starting 21 April).

New engine

Golf Hatch

1.4 TSI ACT 150PS Euro 6

Replaces

1.4 TSI ACT 140PS
 
In addition most engines will change towards end of year as Euro 6 engines are introduced.  Facelift Polo now has all Euro 6 engines.
2015 brochures for tech specs of engines at www.volkswagen.de

I have a GTD on order for September 1st delivery but having spoken to VW, they confirm that the heated steering-wheel option is not available on the GTI or GTD models; they claimed it was due to the different size of wheel, but heard from other sources there was actually a function problems with the GTI/GTD steering-wheels that has stopped them specifying the heated-wheel as an option until the issue is resolved.

HTH
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CBrittanham on 15 May 2014, 12:32
The car looks tight!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dave the Cat on 15 May 2014, 21:53
I have had my new car for 4 weeks already but only just worked out how to upload pictures. A bog standard GTD and coming from 3no BMW 3 series I am very happy with the car overall, especially the noise and acceleration. Touch wood not a single problem. PS: It is not currently this clean  :undecided:

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/davethecat2/20140505_164917_1.jpg)

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/davethecat2/20140415_184939_2.jpg)
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/davethecat2/Mobile%20Uploads/20140514_205842_1__edit_1400182052426.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Wil on 16 May 2014, 08:11
Here's mine... got it on Tuesday:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10098796/Golf%20GTI/2014-05-13%2014.02.21%20HDR.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10098796/Golf%20GTI/2014-05-13%2014.02.25%20HDR.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10098796/Golf%20GTI/2014-05-13%2014.02.36%20HDR.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10098796/Golf%20GTI/2014-05-13%2014.02.39%20HDR.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 16 May 2014, 09:32
Have they started fitting red GTI badges to PP cars now? :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 16 May 2014, 11:59
You just can't get enough photos of the new arrivals.
Both look great.

@Wil is that JCB and was the handover just out in the car park?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 16 May 2014, 12:47
You just can't get enough photos of the new arrivals.
Both look great.

@Wil is that JCB and was the handover just out in the car park?

Looks like it and yes JCB handover is in car park - I'd rather have a big discount and no fuss handover than little discount and a whole unveiling ceremony!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Wil on 16 May 2014, 12:57
Jimble - The sales chappy did say that the badges are coming red these days. It's something I'd not clocked onto when he'd said it.

Yes, it was JCB Medway. The car was placed outside in front of the showroom. It was pretty cool. I know some people get a nice cover on it and they unveil it with a bottle of fizzy stuff but I got an 11% discount so as peterdoherty says... I'd rather have the discount. I asked them not to wash the car as I'm going to give it a light polish (if required) then seal it. I wouldn't trust someone else to do it and not scratch the hell out of it!

JCB were fantastic actually. I can't fault them one bit!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 16 May 2014, 16:48
Thats really clean for it not be washed. I suppose if your driving a few hundred miles to get home it probaby pays not to risk any harm done with them washing it.
Mine is from JCB and my contact there was telling me about someone on this forum collecting their car with all the stickers still on it.
Did you get them to give it a non contact wash?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 16 May 2014, 16:57
Seeing a nice new clean car is inspiring me to go home and do a snow foam wash tonight :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 16 May 2014, 16:59
Yesterdays arrival for me, spent far too long cleaning it today :D All done other than the glass. shout out to Jbirchy for help with some of the cleaning products.

My camera battery was dead, so just an iphone pic for now - I'll get some proper pics taken when I get a chance.

Loving the car  :laugh:

(http://i.imgur.com/kzLafbl.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: zUgan on 16 May 2014, 17:00
Here's mine... got it on Tuesday:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10098796/Golf%20GTI/2014-05-13%2014.02.25%20HDR.jpg)
Don't suppose you were in Baldock Services on the A1 on Tuesday?! If so, you drove past me, I remember the red GTI badge on the front. Looks good.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Wil on 16 May 2014, 18:45
Ffrank - your GTD looks immense. Nice work on the cleaning. It looks cracking!

zUgan - indeed that was me at Baldock services!

p3asa - I asked them just to power wash it. James mentioned that he either had or was handing over a car with all the stickers on it. I'm not sure that's the most sensible thing to do as the dealer then can't inspect the paintwork for any serious defects...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ROO1 on 16 May 2014, 18:57
I have had my new car for 4 weeks already but only just worked out how to upload pictures. A bog standard GTD and coming from 3no BMW 3 series I am very happy with the car overall, especially the noise and acceleration. Touch wood not a single problem. PS: It is not currently this clean  :undecided:

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/davethecat2/20140505_164917_1.jpg)

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/davethecat2/20140415_184939_2.jpg)
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z334/davethecat2/Mobile%20Uploads/20140514_205842_1__edit_1400182052426.jpg)

Which BMW?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kacee on 16 May 2014, 19:17
Mine is from JCB and my contact there was telling me about someone on this forum collecting their car with all the stickers still on it.
Did you get them to give it a non contact wash?

That could be me, I am picking it up next Saturday and taking it straight to the detailers for the works. When its done I will post some pictures. The detailers are quite insistant on leaving the stickers etc on so they have a blank canvas to work from
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dave the Cat on 16 May 2014, 20:09

Which BMW?
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I had a 54 plate 320M sport coupe, a 08 plate 318D M sport and an 11 plate 318D M sport, i did not think i would move away from BMW but was tempted by the low emissions and performance - the GTD was the fastest TAX dodger on my company car list  :grin:

My only complaint with the GTD is the lack of adjustment on the seats, the BMW's seat had the extendable leg supports and you could adjust the height and the rock individually to get the perfect position. I am getting used to the VW seats and the MPG is getting better with every tank, currently costing me on average 12p per mile and it is better equipped. Although the mpg can dip dramatically when whipping all 184 horses  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 16 May 2014, 22:49
Mine is from JCB and my contact there was telling me about someone on this forum collecting their car with all the stickers still on it.
Did you get them to give it a non contact wash?

That could be me, I am picking it up next Saturday and taking it straight to the detailers for the works. When its done I will post some pictures. The detailers are quite insistant on leaving the stickers etc on so they have a blank canvas to work from

No he picked it up a few months back and was from Aberdeen I'm sure.

Cheers Wil. I'm tempted to do the same myself. Out of curiosity did you do the journey home in one go or did you stop off for the night?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: peterdoherty on 16 May 2014, 23:13
Out of curiosity did you do the journey home in one go or did you stop off for the night?

You can do it in one stint - I done it last October taking mine back to Belfast via Cairnryan!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 16 May 2014, 23:46
Ffrank - your GTD looks immense. Nice work on the cleaning. It looks cracking!
Thanks Will! Your gti looks amazing and the red badges look great with the white and the Santi's, enjoy :) I keep thinking of reasons I need to drive somewhere  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Wil on 17 May 2014, 09:59
p3asa - You could it in one stint but my parents live in Yorkshire so I stopped off there for the night. It was 3 1/2 hours to there, the 5 1/2 hours to Aberdeen. Not too bad to be honest... although my girlfriend was with me a drove a bit of it too!!! I'm really bad for getting tired whilst driving long distance.

kacee - that's fair enough then! Would love to see the photos when it's done!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kacee on 17 May 2014, 19:54

kacee - that's fair enough then! Would love to see the photos when it's done!

The guys that are doing it are just outside Stirling. They keep a full photographic record of the job. Hopefully it gives you the idea of how good they can bring the finish up.

My mate had a car done recently, its amazing to see the amount of work and effort they put in, but the results are worth it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 18 May 2014, 13:46
Mine is from JCB and my contact there was telling me about someone on this forum collecting their car with all the stickers still on it.
Probabaly that was me - although its a growing trend.... it was just like unwarapping a present - why give someone else the fun. I then took it to a pro detailer for the ful days prep - looked amazing after that (CG GTD 3-door)!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Maka344 on 18 May 2014, 20:06
Hi all,

I am not new here but recently bought my first GTI - It's fantastic and I cannot stop driving it. It's also my first DSG.

I have always wanted a GTI since I've been able to drive and here she is:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-08%2013.29.05.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-08%2013.29.58.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-08%2013.28.56.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-17%2012.25.48.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-15%2015.11.38.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-08%2013.29.41.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-08%2018.37.51.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-17%2012.25.37.jpg)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33100374/GTI/2014-04-15%2015.11.41.jpg)

Sorry about the iPhone pics
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dereks on 18 May 2014, 20:31
Very nice !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 19 May 2014, 00:13
Looks good Maka, and great colour choice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 20 May 2014, 21:44
picked my GTD up on Monday. Absolutely falling in love.... will be even better once i've worked out how to work everything! Can't wait to properly detail it inside and out! I think the ambient lighting is awesome, especially the strip on the door trim!

Some crappy phone pics....

(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s423/ridgers84/2AF34A21-8111-46A8-96B5-5FCE5880EF43_zpshza243zx.jpg) (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/ridgers84/media/2AF34A21-8111-46A8-96B5-5FCE5880EF43_zpshza243zx.jpg.html)

(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s423/ridgers84/E485486F-F1CF-4B1F-8FCD-D66835D3B32D_zpszsj3efx0.jpg) (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/ridgers84/media/E485486F-F1CF-4B1F-8FCD-D66835D3B32D_zpszsj3efx0.jpg.html)

(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s423/ridgers84/E218BF8A-40C3-4EA2-96AA-05C91FB52301_zpsy00vmeca.jpg) (http://s1051.photobucket.com/user/ridgers84/media/E218BF8A-40C3-4EA2-96AA-05C91FB52301_zpsy00vmeca.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HK Phooey on 22 May 2014, 18:51
I'm a very, very happy chap!

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f160/AShaw474/NewCar_zpsb00ae2ac.jpg) (http://s47.photobucket.com/user/AShaw474/media/NewCar_zpsb00ae2ac.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 22 May 2014, 20:41
I have the same car & it gets so many admiring looks, even more so after I detailed it, enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HK Phooey on 22 May 2014, 21:05
Yep, it attracted a lot of attention in the car park at work today - even the MD came over to ask me about it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 23 May 2014, 09:34
I do think that TR looks great with the black fog light fins. Think if I had TR though I'd have to get the roof done with black vinyl.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 25 May 2014, 12:13
Whooooooo build in progress  :smiley: build week 22 so a MY 2015 model  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ross Detours on 30 May 2014, 10:27
Collected it yesterday. Can't wait til the 1000 mile mark then we'll see what it's capable of! ...Then DTUK box and the real fun begins :evil: haha

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a620/Ross-Detours/5118F1FE-C40A-4943-8F3C-9B6760C172AD_zpsjeiwv2nx.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/Ross-Detours/media/5118F1FE-C40A-4943-8F3C-9B6760C172AD_zpsjeiwv2nx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 30 May 2014, 11:26
Very Nice Ross!

I'll look out for you when im passing through EK  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ross Detours on 30 May 2014, 13:40
Thanks mate, I'll have my private plate back on next week so even easier to spot me! Haha
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: B16HEO on 30 May 2014, 18:22
Got my GTI 2 weeks ago. Loving it just need to get my plate sorted out now and get the spoiler that has already came off the bottom of screen


(http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w546/B16HEO/Mobile%20Uploads/P1040160_zpsf80ee78c.jpg)

(http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w546/B16HEO/Mobile%20Uploads/P1040157_zps4c489e25.jpg)

(http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w546/B16HEO/Mobile%20Uploads/P1040161_zpsf39d72ef.jpg)

(http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w546/B16HEO/Mobile%20Uploads/P1040164_zps16d22630.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI7me on 31 May 2014, 10:19
I'm loving these new red badges!

J
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: munro182 on 31 May 2014, 14:11
Got a 63 plate pre-reg this week. First time I managed to spend some time detailing and perfecting it. Best thing I have ever bought!

(http://s11.postimg.org/b44fubdwz/DSCF0543.jpg)

(http://s11.postimg.org/8rruizbxv/DSCF0545.jpg)

(http://s11.postimg.org/oej3wcppu/DSCF0547.jpg)

(http://s11.postimg.org/ny2hnnrci/DSCF0549.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 01 June 2014, 12:38
Build week in progress !!!!! The build tracker has said build in progress for the last 7 days.  Is that about right ????????  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 01 June 2014, 17:31
Build week in progress !!!!! The build tracker has said build in progress for the last 7 days.  Is that about right ????????  :rolleyes:
It will more than likely jump to in transit tomorrow. Quite a few on here have never seen build in progress anyway. The tracker tends to throw a seven every now and then  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MrDan on 03 June 2014, 17:38
Mine arrived one Wednesday... managed 100 miles so far as come away on holiday. She has been detailed and so far I am really impressed.

finding DSG a tad difficult to get used to. its a bit "aggressive" for my taste.

(http://www.rock-sys.co.uk/downloads/1.jpg)
(http://www.rock-sys.co.uk/downloads/2.jpg)

3DR DSG, Winter pack, reversing camera, DCC
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 03 June 2014, 21:32
Love the R, think it looks fantastic especially in the blue. Really like the new PP GTI logos in red too, although think they look a bit cheap on the front, maybe too much red in my opinion. Like the red logo on the white rear though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 04 June 2014, 09:52
Your R looks stunning and the 2 white gti's don't look to bad either happy motoring  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: marnie on 16 June 2014, 14:28
Just got home. Touch wood no defects found. No cracked/blistered paint, wipers don't smear, deflectors fitted well. Gave it a good thrashing for 20 miles. Will put up some pics when I've cleaned it, although the dealer couldn't resist dusting it down. He says it hasn't been wet and I can't see any swirls. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 16 June 2014, 23:09
Just a quick picture before we set off to head up the road.
A private reg is going on the car so not bothered about it showing.

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/IMG_0568_zpsc1ef8276.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2014, 23:53
Just a quick picture before we set off to head up the road.
A private reg is going on the car so not bothered about it showing.

(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/IMG_0568_zpsc1ef8276.jpg)

Looking great, white especially suits the mk7 with its sharper lines  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: marnie on 17 June 2014, 20:28
Some pics of my MK7. I've only had time to do the bodywork but it's  going to rain tomorrow so I've put them up. Wash, Iron-x (not much seen), wash, clay ,wash, one coat Poorboys EX-P sealant, one coat Autoglym HD wax.

(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060149a_zps29e7fd68.jpg)
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060151a_zps8c77c903.jpg)
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060153a_zpsa0513682.jpg)
(http://i1274.photobucket.com/albums/y422/marniecrittle/_1060166_zpsfebf7455.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 18 June 2014, 13:15
Very nice marnie I do think the red does look fantastic :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Rossc0 on 19 June 2014, 11:16
Picked this up on Monday

Have been working lots this week so little opportunity to really test it. Loving it so far, though


(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q584/for-the-lulz/DSC_0002_zps4260fb4e.jpg)

(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q584/for-the-lulz/x38ud_zps502f086d.jpg)

(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q584/for-the-lulz/DSC_0010_zps831580b3.jpg)


DSG is out of this world  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 19 June 2014, 12:06
Lovely motor Rossco
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JakeF on 21 June 2014, 20:05
Finally took delivery of my GTI yesterday, here are a few photos after the amazing Dan from Carbon Auto Detailing has worked his magic! Already taken it for a quick blast round a few B roads in Surrey and Kent, it really is such an exceptionally enjoyable car to drive.  :grin:

(http://s26.postimg.org/jgb45cj2d/Front_Left_blank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jgb45cj2d/) (http://s26.postimg.org/sclw9a9ol/Rear_Left_blank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/sclw9a9ol/) (http://s26.postimg.org/anyqvenb9/Rear_blank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/anyqvenb9/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GeoBog on 03 July 2014, 13:29
Had my car delivered to my doorstep this morning.

(http://s12.postimg.org/pqs4dsrkp/modif_IMG_1724.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/pqs4dsrkp/)

(http://s12.postimg.org/q4tgdebo9/modif_IMG_1723.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/q4tgdebo9/)

(http://s12.postimg.org/7zghzcc61/IMG_1726.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/7zghzcc61/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 04 July 2014, 22:08
Finally took delivery of my GTI yesterday, here are a few photos after the amazing Dan from Carbon Auto Detailing has worked his magic! Already taken it for a quick blast round a few B roads in Surrey and Kent, it really is such an exceptionally enjoyable car to drive.  :grin:

Lovely mate. Looks just like mine....so I'm a bit biased haha


Had my car delivered to my doorstep this morning.

Looks great man! Hope you've been out enjoying it  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GeoBog on 04 July 2014, 22:15
Had a quick blast yesterday on some B roads and what can I say: it's an awesome car. It looks fast, it feels fast from the first gear, nothing to moan about. Can't wait to go past 1000 miles to be able to put the foot to the floor and see what she can do.

As a coincidence, today I've got a company car from work over the weekend as I need to travel on sunday (work interest) and it is a 14 plate Golf bluemotion (diesel). Was impresed with the way it accelerates for a diesel. However the difference in feeling at the interior was major compared to the GTI.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MAW73 on 07 July 2014, 11:04
Finally took delivery of my GTI yesterday, here are a few photos after the amazing Dan from Carbon Auto Detailing has worked his magic! Already taken it for a quick blast round a few B roads in Surrey and Kent, it really is such an exceptionally enjoyable car to drive.  :grin:

(http://s26.postimg.org/anyqvenb9/Rear_blank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/anyqvenb9/)

^

I thought you had debadged the rear there for a moment when I looked at this photo.

Cracking car there mate and my favourite colour for the GTI
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JakeF on 08 July 2014, 16:46
I thought you had debadged the rear there for a moment when I looked at this photo.

Cracking car there mate and my favourite colour for the GTI

Looking at it again, it does look that way! I think on lighter colours debadging might suit, but certainly with the font I think it looks nice and subtle but imposing too! Managed to get another decent photo the other day too  :grin:

(http://s26.postimg.org/4rnmuyrd1/Front_blank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4rnmuyrd1/)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 08 July 2014, 19:09
(http://s26.postimg.org/4rnmuyrd1/Front_blank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4rnmuyrd1/)


My dealer put those kind of plates on mine as well with the under-hang. I'm sure it doesn't get in the way of the sensor but it made me paranoid enough to hurry up and put my private plate on.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JakeF on 08 July 2014, 19:49
My dealer put those kind of plates on mine as well with the under-hang. I'm sure it doesn't get in the way of the sensor but it made me paranoid enough to hurry up and put my private plate on.

It definitely doesn't affect the sensor, I've used ACC a few times without issue and the assisted warning has flashed up once at a fairly justified situation so I'm not worried it's affecting it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 08 July 2014, 20:37
Yeah my sensors worked ok as well but just thought it wasn't right that the needless advertising part of the reg plate hung over the sensor cut out!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: agreen7 on 11 July 2014, 21:44
Car arrived a week ago but it has only just been to be detailed and had protection put on it. I have already put 600 miles under its wheels (keen to get it run in ASAP so I can start to really open it up). I would attach a couple of photos but can’t seem to find the appropriate button.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 11 July 2014, 23:36
I would attach a couple of photos but can’t seem to find the appropriate button.

You need to upload the photo to photobucket or some similar site and then post the link here.

There's a guide here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kacee on 16 July 2014, 12:33
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/KevinCorr1/IMAG0428_zps9c296088.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/KevinCorr1/media/IMAG0428_zps9c296088.jpg.html)

After having it for a few weeks and getting it detailed I thought I better post a picture.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2014, 13:57
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a550/KevinCorr1/IMAG0428_zps9c296088.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/KevinCorr1/media/IMAG0428_zps9c296088.jpg.html)

After having it for a few weeks and getting it detailed I thought I better post a picture.

Very nice. Do you have your front light tinted, they look very dark?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kacee on 17 July 2014, 07:24


Very nice. Do you have your front light tinted, they look very dark?

Yes, and the rears, will try to get some pictures soon and get them up as well.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: scoobyc on 18 July 2014, 22:17
Picked up from Hawco's Inverness a couple of weeks ago - very good service and would use again.
Extras are PP, Adaptive Chassis, rear camera and rear airbags.
Currently polished with megs 205 and coated with sonax pnt for now.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/s600byc/DSC_0844_zps6041b58c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/s600byc/media/DSC_0844_zps6041b58c.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/s600byc/DSCF1539_zpsd1b3ef39.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/s600byc/media/DSCF1539_zpsd1b3ef39.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/s600byc/gti_zpsa40ba1fe.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/s600byc/media/gti_zpsa40ba1fe.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/s600byc/DSCF1527_zpsa15f1110.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/s600byc/media/DSCF1527_zpsa15f1110.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 18 July 2014, 23:51
Looking good same colour &doors as mine, can't make out if you got the red badges or not.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 10 August 2014, 12:00
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/Mobile%20Uploads/20140719_162349_zps81eddd2e.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/Garry_Mcdonnell/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140719_162349_zps81eddd2e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 10 August 2014, 12:06
It worked , finally managed to get a pic on here, this is from a resent camping trip where the tent got more attention than the car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bluefloyd on 11 August 2014, 22:49
Well guys, it's finally arrived. After being sat at the dealers in teeside for 4 weeks due to my current lease not ending until today, I picked up my GTD and it was definitely worth waiting for. I took a small gamble and didn't even test drive one before ordering but having owned a few vw's before( mk2 gti 8v, vento vr6 and a mk5 tdi) I knew I would be happy with it. What a machine, happy as a pig in.......... :grin:

Will try to get a picture up when I can work out how to get it as clean as monkeyhangers dads. It's black and yes I do know I will spend the rest of my ownership cleaning it then crying when it's dirty 5 mins later. Looks the bo###cks though
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bluefloyd on 07 September 2014, 21:39

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah149/paulu2007/imagejpg1_zpsccf03902.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/paulu2007/media/imagejpg1_zpsccf03902.jpg.html)
(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah149/paulu2007/4098ecbe-025a-4d1f-a1e1-1f3a08cb2a4a_zps24c45096.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/paulu2007/media/4098ecbe-025a-4d1f-a1e1-1f3a08cb2a4a_zps24c45096.jpg.html)

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah149/paulu2007/5d84927e-b69b-4e87-9a51-f935bfd5fe5d_zps4bb9e088.jpg) (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/paulu2007/media/5d84927e-b69b-4e87-9a51-f935bfd5fe5d_zps4bb9e088.jpg.html)


Forgot to add pics. Not the best photos, I used my iPhone. The last one shows how shiny it is after I give it a good scrub. It's hard to keep clean as you all know, but I rather enjoy doing it.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: bigtartang60 on 11 September 2014, 21:40
At time of handover earlier this evening

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/big-guy/photo10_zpsf5067a45.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/big-guy/media/photo10_zpsf5067a45.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gandalf on 12 September 2014, 22:25


(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag355/jmm2905/photo11_zpsca41c671.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/jmm2905/media/photo11_zpsca41c671.jpg.html)

(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag355/jmm2905/photo1_zpsa57e34b4.jpg) (http://s1372.photobucket.com/user/jmm2905/media/photo1_zpsa57e34b4.jpg.html)

Finally collected my GTI after a very long 6 month wait!

I'm a little gutted I didn't go for the bi-xenon's but at A$2500 extra, I couldn't justify it at the time and the Mrs would have none of it  :sad:

The company that did the paint protection also seemed to do a bit of a naff job to be honest. Swirl marks all over the car and I've already picked up some minor scratches which I'll be ringing the dealer about on Monday.

Other than that, she's an absolute beauty and a huge leap from the Mk5 GTI I owned a few years ago when I was still living in the UK  :smug:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 16 September 2014, 07:38
More carbon grey pics.... :cool:
Collected on Sat 8th March. It's my wives car so I've only drove it 40 miles so far but have to say what a fantastic car it is.
Luckily the car was pretty well prepared (well done to Benfield on Scotswood Road, Newcastle) so after washing it yesterday it was pretty swirl free. So for those that are interested a coat of Auto Finesse Tripple followed by a coat of Tough Coat was all that was needed. Oh and some Auto Finesse Mint Rims wheel wax on the wheels.... which took forever!!

A couple of pics when the sun popped out...

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZFdQ1dOMOAs/UyWp8Jf2DKI/AAAAAAAAAA4/jYBthVCCYVE/w793-h595-no/001.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Tzi3MDbZsvM/UyWp71HuX1I/AAAAAAAAAA0/CaKorGaF4k0/w793-h595-no/003.JPG)

 

This is probably gonna sound a little weird but do you happen to live in cramlington? I'm sure you live on the same estate as me, seen your car a few times! looks amazing in Gun Metal Gray!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: bigtartang60 on 20 September 2014, 15:13
As per previous posts, picked this up from Specialist Cars Aberdeen on last Thursday night, low-key affair just as I wanted, came with a full-tank of diesel (was originally told would only come with £20-worth but pleasantly surprised and came with both MDI to iPod and MDI to Lightning cables) and decent bottle of champers. As far as this sale went I couldn't fault the service really and I managed to get a great discount/deal with several freebies included as part of the package (most other places couldn't match the deal or I would have had to travel further afield etc.).

Ordered back at the end of April and arrived 6th of August but had requested it for a 64' plate delivery so waited until I was back from holiday to collect. Few decent options ticked and it's fantastic so far tbh and serves all my needs at this time.

Some extra pics after new wheels fitted:

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/big-guy/photo18_zps77ffc11b.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/big-guy/media/photo18_zps77ffc11b.jpg.html)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/big-guy/photo17_zpse8a5a13d.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/big-guy/media/photo17_zpse8a5a13d.jpg.html)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/big-guy/photo14_zpsacc23326.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/big-guy/media/photo14_zpsacc23326.jpg.html)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/big-guy/photo12_zps0e0755a6.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/big-guy/media/photo12_zps0e0755a6.jpg.html)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/big-guy/photo19_zps485ce590.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/big-guy/media/photo19_zps485ce590.jpg.html)

Future plans include possible lowerage (but potential issues with warranty there), DTUK box (after initial run-in), some VCDS-coding and changing-over to my plate.

Loving it so far :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTDMB185 on 27 September 2014, 09:39
hello All,

I've had my new car (Golf GTD Mk7) for almost a week now and I have to say its better than I thought given that I've gotten used to Polo ownership (2 versions) since 2003. the key things are as follows:

1. It's done 350 miles since I collected it from the dealer with 10 miles on the clock in 3 days.
2. I've achieved nearly 50 mpg long term average.
3. The interior lighting is great.
4. Driving at night is far better than the day :evil:
5. DCC is worth it if only for the comfort mode, and I've not tried sport yet.
6. The sunroof makes a big difference to the ambience.
7. Night blue is fantastic day or night.

There are other things as well but perhaps the biggest negative is deciding what on earth I am going to do in 3 years time with a replacement choice??

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/Mark_Carruthers/IMG_1484_zps0c86995d.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Mark_Carruthers/media/IMG_1484_zps0c86995d.jpg.html)

UPDATE: Photo included thanks to instructions from p3asa.   :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 27 September 2014, 15:54
We need pictures or it never happened  :laugh:
Upload your picture to a hosting site like photobucket then copy and paste the link into here.

Instructions here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Douglind on 28 September 2014, 18:34
Some pics of my Golf! Slightly used by the salesman I bought it from, it is registered in traffic not even a month ago, and I got a 20% discount, and also a very very good offer for my MK6 I had before. So im quite satisfied!

Deep black, performance pack, DSG, "towing package" as they call it here in sweden, reverse camera and a towing hook, rear and front parking sensors, Bi-xenon (standard in sweden) tinted windows, Adaptive chassis and some other bits.

Too bad the snow will be pouring down here in Sweden within a couple of weeks :(

Hope the pics arent too big

(http://i.imgur.com/V44h4qV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9rHtWVJ.jpg)
Friends C63 AMG in the background, ME WANTS
(http://i.imgur.com/YfcnAj9.jpg)
The dungeon
(http://i.imgur.com/l5kXg3N.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 28 September 2014, 18:57
Some pics of my Golf! Slightly used by the salesman I bought it from, it is registered in traffic not even a month ago, and I got a 20% discount, and also a very very good offer for my MK6 I had before. So im quite satisfied!

Deep black, performance pack, DSG, "towing package" as they call it here in sweden, reverse camera and a towing hook, rear and front parking sensors, Bi-xenon (standard in sweden) tinted windows and some other bits.

Too bad the snow will be pouring down here in Sweden within a couple of weeks :(

Hope the pics arent too big

(http://i.imgur.com/V44h4qV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9rHtWVJ.jpg)
Friends C63 AMG in the background, ME WANTS
(http://i.imgur.com/YfcnAj9.jpg)
The dungeon
(http://i.imgur.com/l5kXg3N.jpg)
great looking gti welcome douglind
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 28 September 2014, 19:17
hello All,

I've had my new car (Golf GTD Mk7) for almost a week now and I have to say its better than I thought given that I've gotten used to Polo ownership (2 versions) since 2003. the key things are as follows:

1. It's done 350 miles since I collected it from the dealer with 10 miles on the clock in 3 days.
2. I've achieved nearly 50 mpg long term average.
3. The interior lighting is great.
4. Driving at night is far better than the day :evil:
5. DCC is worth it if only for the comfort mode, and I've not tried sport yet.
6. The sunroof makes a big difference to the ambience.
7. Night blue is fantastic day or night.

There are other things as well but perhaps the biggest negative is deciding what on earth I am going to do in 3 years time with a replacement choice??

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b544/Mark_Carruthers/IMG_1484_zps0c86995d.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/Mark_Carruthers/media/IMG_1484_zps0c86995d.jpg.html)

UPDATE: Photo included thanks to instructions from p3asa.   :cool:
Hi GTDMB185, great looking car and spec - but I may be biased as it's almost identical to mine :)

Had mine for 4 months now and still loving the night blue in various settings. Enjoy the car, and enjoy some sport mode when you've get her broken in!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Douglind on 28 September 2014, 19:18
great looking gti welcome douglind

It sure is! Thank you :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTI-J on 28 September 2014, 19:33
Although a couple of months old now (arrived mid July) I finally got the camera out and took a few pics this evening

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/PB_Img_1632_zps11aa3ba1.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/PB_Img_1632_zps11aa3ba1.jpg.html)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/PB_Img_1633_zps204a1942.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/PB_Img_1633_zps204a1942.jpg.html)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/PB_Img_1639_zpscac85d79.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/PB_Img_1639_zpscac85d79.jpg.html)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/PB_Img_1635_zpsd6da866f.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/PB_Img_1635_zpsd6da866f.jpg.html)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/PB_Img_1655_zps48ccaf5a.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/PB_Img_1655_zps48ccaf5a.jpg.html)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh568/flygti1/PB_Img_1656_zps130dd1f3.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/flygti1/media/PB_Img_1656_zps130dd1f3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Finglonga on 02 October 2014, 22:19
Hi all, few pics of the GTI PP, had it a few months now and over 11k trouble free miles clocked up.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/photo32a_zpsc5621c88.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/photo32a_zpsc5621c88.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/photo12a_zps21b25209.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/photo12a_zps21b25209.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/remusquad_zps6d0efd94.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/remusquad_zps6d0efd94.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/photo15_zpsab09a6b7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/photo15_zpsab09a6b7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: carl1 on 04 October 2014, 19:43
I bought this on Monday, i didn't want to wait 6 months for a R and this came up at a very good price, not a bad car for ferrying the kids about in  :smiley: Its been about 28 months since i sold my last Golf ed35 and i've had a fair few before R32's GTi etc but this feels so far the best built/quality. The paint work has not one mark or swirl (the first time ever on a brand new golf for me and i've had 7 brand new from 2005) but i requested no washing from the dealer and this promise was kept for the first time. It feels good to be back in a GTI  :smiley:
Just a few quick pics

(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss160/cccc32/DSC_00131.jpg) (http://s571.photobucket.com/user/cccc32/media/DSC_00131.jpg.html)
(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss160/cccc32/DSC_00171.jpg) (http://s571.photobucket.com/user/cccc32/media/DSC_00171.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: LimestoneGTI on 12 October 2014, 07:10
Not really a new arrival as I got the car for about 3 month now, but I am done with modifications until spring time next year, so I thought I could show some quick and dirty pictures of the latest status. :)

Unfortunately the weather wasnt that great in Germany so the colour doesnt pop out as it uses to in the sun.

Colour is Limestone Grey, PP, DSG, 3 Doors with all kind of extras.
Got satin black mirror caps, R taillights, tinted windows, custom exhaust system in the looks of the Golf 6 R from DTH Turbo and the Eibach Pro Kit installed.

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/141011/mf3lprsk.jpg)
(http://s14.directupload.net/images/141011/xqdx5emf.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: phope on 12 October 2014, 12:33
Very nice - the OEM rear valance makes a big difference
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 13 October 2014, 10:33
Great mod that!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Paul70 on 17 October 2014, 17:15
Hello All

Had my GTI about 8 months now and have racked up just over 10000 miles. Great car and great forum!

Looking for some advice and now its time to start the mods :grin:

Paul.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: blueheaduk on 21 October 2014, 16:06
Hi all, few pics of the GTI PP, had it a few months now and over 11k trouble free miles clocked up.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/photo32a_zpsc5621c88.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/photo32a_zpsc5621c88.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/photo12a_zps21b25209.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/photo12a_zps21b25209.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/remusquad_zps6d0efd94.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/remusquad_zps6d0efd94.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/photo15_zpsab09a6b7.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/photo15_zpsab09a6b7.jpg.html)

Nice! What exhaust kit are you using there?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: martini73 on 24 October 2014, 17:32
Great exhaust, but colour is my favourite - carbon steel I believe  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kwok8 on 30 October 2014, 11:31
Picked up yesterday, 63 plate! Shame it rained.

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff397/kwokie/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/6A1651FA-7500-48C3-906A-7685339DB76D_zpsufdz5esh.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Yarrac on 04 November 2014, 14:09
Not really a new arrival as I got the car for about 3 month now, but I am done with modifications until spring time next year, so I thought I could show some quick and dirty pictures of the latest status. :)

Unfortunately the weather wasnt that great in Germany so the colour doesnt pop out as it uses to in the sun.

Colour is Limestone Grey, PP, DSG, 3 Doors with all kind of extras.
Got satin black mirror caps, R taillights, tinted windows, custom exhaust system in the looks of the Golf 6 R from DTH Turbo and the Eibach Pro Kit installed.

(http://s14.directupload.net/images/141011/mf3lprsk.jpg)
(http://s14.directupload.net/images/141011/xqdx5emf.jpg)



Looks really nice. Are the rear light cluster replacements?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 11 November 2014, 16:18
Sorry but do you have to copy all the pictures again to just to say that?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 11 November 2014, 19:19
Picked up yesterday, 63 plate! Shame it rained.

Looks lovely mate. How you getting on so far?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Camy on 02 December 2014, 15:52
Hi guys, new member here!

Just been salivating over these pictures for a few days now as I've ordered mine about 3 weeks ago now. Already it's been the longest 3 weeks of my life.

Decided to upgrade from a little 1.2L Silver '06 Polo to a Mk 7 GTI Night Blue Manual. Haven't seen many of the night blue's on here and would be interested in what you guys think of it as a colour.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 05 December 2014, 07:23
Hi guys, new member here!

Just been salivating over these pictures for a few days now as I've ordered mine about 3 weeks ago now. Already it's been the longest 3 weeks of my life.

Decided to upgrade from a little 1.2L Silver '06 Polo to a Mk 7 GTI Night Blue Manual. Haven't seen many of the night blue's on here and would be interested in what you guys think of it as a colour.

It's gets longer trust me. I have seen a few night blues in the flesh. They are very inconspicuous.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 05 December 2014, 11:11
Hi guys, new member here!

Just been salivating over these pictures for a few days now as I've ordered mine about 3 weeks ago now. Already it's been the longest 3 weeks of my life.

Decided to upgrade from a little 1.2L Silver '06 Polo to a Mk 7 GTI Night Blue Manual. Haven't seen many of the night blue's on here and would be interested in what you guys think of it as a colour.


You would be as well posting in the section below as this thread is just for cars that have arrived.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 08 December 2014, 09:22
Hi guys, new member here!

Just been salivating over these pictures for a few days now as I've ordered mine about 3 weeks ago now. Already it's been the longest 3 weeks of my life.

Decided to upgrade from a little 1.2L Silver '06 Polo to a Mk 7 GTI Night Blue Manual. Haven't seen many of the night blue's on here and would be interested in what you guys think of it as a colour.
Hi Camy, I love my night blue (gtd). A few pics http://imgur.com/a/rpUT6. It looks like black in dark weather/evening, and has an awesome sparkle in the sun. Probably not the easiest to keep clean, but other than that I think it's a great choice due to the variety it gives you.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 16 December 2014, 18:18
Sorry guys got a new phone,& struggling to work out how to get photos on here.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 16 December 2014, 21:12
Almost there mate, copy the IMG link and paste it here.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 16 December 2014, 21:25
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12/CE74170E-71C9-421F-AA38-35A8B54E5C21_zpsopbimfqr.jpg)[/URL]

Thanks Jimble got it at last.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Camy on 16 December 2014, 22:20
Looks beautiful gazmondo. I was swithering about the tornado red and eventually turned my back on it because my brother had a red polo for 8 years (no-one wants to copy their brother). Just curious, did you pick this up recently, and if so, when did you order?

I'll make sure to post pictures of mine when it arrives and try to utilise the scenery up here for added effect  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 16 December 2014, 22:37
Looks beautiful gazmondo. I was swithering about the tornado red and eventually turned my back on it because my brother had a red polo for 8 years (no-one wants to copy their brother). Just curious, did you pick this up recently, and if so, when did you order?

I'll make sure to post pictures of mine when it arrives and try to utilise the scenery up here for added effect  :smiley:

I'm a big fan of red Gti,I've had 4 of them in a row now,this one is 8months old but have a golf r in black on order,but I'm seriously thinking of  charging it to red.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 16 December 2014, 23:02
No bother.Some great pics of the car.
Was that you racing the Mk7 in the video?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 17 December 2014, 07:46
No bother.Some great pics of the car.
Was that you racing the Mk7 in the video?

It was me racing,got a 14.4 stock & 13.5 when mapped.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 17 December 2014, 08:00
I've removed all the replies with your photobucket links in, i always delete the URL part of the link so that you can't click on the picture to go to my account, so only pasting the bit that starts and ends with [IMG].

Thanks chaps. :afro:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: spursman on 03 January 2015, 10:19
Hi all,

I've posted in another thread but missed this one! Here's my Carbon Grey GTI that I received on Monday.

So happy with it!!

PP, DCC, dynaudio, 19s, leather, winter pack, park assist, nav pro, climate windscreen, advanced phone

(http://imageshack.com/a/img908/1372/bBiAG9.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 04 January 2015, 17:20
The car looks great,the dealer must have ticked every option box there was.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: spursman on 04 January 2015, 18:35
Apart from rear view camera  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Maxym on 05 January 2015, 18:29
Just taken delivery of a GTI in Carbon Grey plus performance pack, leather, Discover nav, Park Assist and winter pack. Very pleased with it.

Back in the fold once more after owning, way back, two Mk 2s (one a 16V) and a lardy Mk 3. Oh and a Mk 4 GT TDI if that counts a little.

I'll post a pick when I've figured out how to add one. :angry: What should go in the 'img' brackets?

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/82097736@N00/16019954760/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 05 January 2015, 22:00
What should go in the 'img' brackets?

The link to the picture [img ]http://www.photubucket.co.uk........[/img]
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Maxym on 06 January 2015, 11:01
Thanks... but that's what I did before, with the result shown above...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jv on 06 January 2015, 11:27
Thanks... but that's what I did before, with the result shown above...

Oh no you didn't. You put https://www.flickr.com/photos/82097736@N00/16019954760/ in img tags which is a page not a picture.

Alternatively:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7503/16019954760_4a660b37e9_c.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Maxym on 06 January 2015, 17:59
Ah thanks, JV. I'll have to experiment some more...

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Camy on 09 January 2015, 13:11
I have a dilemma.

Just got off the phone with the dealer who said my car will be ready to pick up in 2 weeks exactly. I said if think about it (although my head was screaming to get it ASAP).

My problem lies in the resale value of a 64 and 15 plate. Should I just wait it out until March to pick it up? Is there a significant difference between the two?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 10 January 2015, 18:17
I have a dilemma.

Just got off the phone with the dealer who said my car will be ready to pick up in 2 weeks exactly. I said if think about it (although my head was screaming to get it ASAP).

My problem lies in the resale value of a 64 and 15 plate. Should I just wait it out until March to pick it up? Is there a significant difference between the two?

I was in exactly the same position as you this time last year (car ready 2nd week Jan) and I waited until 1st March. Looking back, it was worth the wait but I don't know what difference it made to the resale value, I guess I'll only know that in a couple of years. I just wanted the new reg on the first day it came out!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sus on 10 January 2015, 18:58
i would wait till 1st march
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 10 January 2015, 19:22
Had the same dilemma last year, the dealer told me the difference would only be £650, but I'm glad I waited till the 1st March, it turned out to be a lovely sunny Saturday perfect for picking up a new gti.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 10 January 2015, 21:54
Collection TBA but...

3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/15626285714_f4e3ddda75_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd)
My new car (https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr

Chuffed
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 12 January 2015, 14:15
Collection TBA but...

3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera

Chuffed

Looks lovely mate! Bet you can't wait to finally get it
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 12 January 2015, 16:23
Collection TBA but...

3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera

Chuffed
Awesome, and what an entry to the MK7!  :laugh: Have you had your GTD long? I wonder if that's what I'll end up doing, as per some of the other GTD'ers on here (but further down the road for me.)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 12 January 2015, 16:40
Collection TBA but...

3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera

Chuffed
Awesome, and what an entry to the MK7!  :laugh: Have you had your GTD long? I wonder if that's what I'll end up doing, as per some of the other GTD'ers on here (but further down the road for me.)

Thanks, I have had my Mk6 GTD from new and nearly 5 years and 80k miles, so a while.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Neil gti on 21 January 2015, 06:58
A few pics of the Pure White R

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/D887F1B9-8BAF-421E-8268-095B287DFAC0_zps9vwvamyb.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/D887F1B9-8BAF-421E-8268-095B287DFAC0_zps9vwvamyb.jpg.html)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/7A17A1EC-A405-4619-951B-12580C11E997_zpsz7empomx.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/7A17A1EC-A405-4619-951B-12580C11E997_zpsz7empomx.jpg.html)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/E3B8BB66-ED50-4607-9EA1-171262336F6A_zpsmhnt8k1g.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/E3B8BB66-ED50-4607-9EA1-171262336F6A_zpsmhnt8k1g.jpg.html)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/B2A5F9E7-89CA-434F-BCA0-33DF9A931A3A_zpstefdv5mu.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/B2A5F9E7-89CA-434F-BCA0-33DF9A931A3A_zpstefdv5mu.jpg.html)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/FE46B726-4FB7-44FE-B442-09078E8EAFDC_zpshau4lczz.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/FE46B726-4FB7-44FE-B442-09078E8EAFDC_zpshau4lczz.jpg.html)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/6FB2D54C-629C-4D07-8D74-9905C102D8B2_zpsor9wxyyd.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/6FB2D54C-629C-4D07-8D74-9905C102D8B2_zpsor9wxyyd.jpg.html)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/A5BFEB18-4ED2-4549-BED3-1161E7939DCC_zps06quiww5.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/A5BFEB18-4ED2-4549-BED3-1161E7939DCC_zps06quiww5.jpg.html)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/AC2F65AC-727D-4F66-8D3D-E2298C75536F_zpsddxhmmre.png) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/AC2F65AC-727D-4F66-8D3D-E2298C75536F_zpsddxhmmre.png.html)

(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/B7925A70-F533-415E-A9B7-ED908DC65634_zpsxyvcrnan.jpg) (http://s601.photobucket.com/user/NeilGti/media/2014-12/Golf%207%20R/B7925A70-F533-415E-A9B7-ED908DC65634_zpsxyvcrnan.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 21 January 2015, 12:42
Hubba hubba!! :drool: Lovin deep shine's workshop too! :cool:


One question though..... Who's NELL??  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 21 January 2015, 20:41
Lovely jubbley. Its got a great stance.

I take it your boot isn't closed right on the 2nd last picture or have they changed the light configuration
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C3PO on 21 January 2015, 21:00
That's lovely, I want mine to arrive now!!!!!!! Love the roof against the White, really makes it stand out. When does the enhancement of power begin?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 21 January 2015, 21:39
Lovely jubbley. Its got a great stance.

I take it your boot isn't closed right on the 2nd last picture or have they changed the light configuration

Must be as they are back to normal in other pictures.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 21 January 2015, 23:32
Covet, covet!

Is the black half of the roof vinyl or something?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Neil gti on 22 January 2015, 06:39
Thanks for comments guys  :smiley:
Really pleased with it, The rear lights in the pic is just down to the shot i think ?, because as i was looking through my iphone to take the picture the rear leds were flashing like mad, but they are permanently on to the naked eye  :shocked:

Yes the rear half of the roof is Wrapped  :wink:


Nell was my nickname  :grin: and my name is Neil P.... got the plate cheap from DVLA

Will be putting a few miles on it then let the modding begin  :grin:

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 22 January 2015, 11:15
Yes the rear half of the roof is Wrapped  :wink:
Would you mind me asking what kind of price wrapping the roof and spoiler is? It got me thinking about my car, it's not the same impact as on white but I mocked it up as below - only aerial photo I have is with a lot of reflections unfortunately!

Part of the appeal to me is I find the roof is the hardest part to keep clean, as dirt and contaminants like to sit in the beaded water instead of sheeting off. I'm not sure if the Vinyl is easier to clean? But it would help protect the paint at least.

(http://i.imgur.com/E5Du521.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Neil gti on 24 January 2015, 06:46
Not sure on the price of the roof wrap ? As it was all in one price with the detailing, was mates rates aswell  :grin:
I don't think the look works very well on the Dark Blue  :embarrassed: so not sure, will protect the paint tho  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 24 January 2015, 12:57
I love that blue btw. Very nice
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 24 January 2015, 21:08
Quote
Collection TBA but...

3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/15626285714_f4e3ddda75_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd)
My new car (https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr
Chuffed

Cancelled, they decided that the best thing to do to fix a scratch on the rear door by re-spraying the entire door. I was not happy about the quality of the work and cancelled it. The hunt for another goes on.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 24 January 2015, 21:33
Quote
Collection TBA but...

3000miles
R, 5dr Manual
Lapiz Blue
19" Pretoria's
DCC
Nav
Winter Pack
Panoramic Roof
Reversing Camera

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/15626285714_f4e3ddda75_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd)
My new car (https://flic.kr/p/pNQNkd) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr
Chuffed

Cancelled, they decided that the best thing to do to fix a scratch on the rear door by re-spraying the entire door. I was not happy about the quality of the work and cancelled it. The hunt for another goes on.

Sorry to hear that ajmoir, must be gutted.  Anything at GTI world?  Lovely oryx white 5 door manual R for March delivery on their FB page today.  Are you only looking for a used one?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 24 January 2015, 21:39
Totally gutted, really ruined the experience was looking forward to it. Not really after used, just figured new comes with a higher price tag, hopefully got another to look at tomorrow but higher priced but depends on the cost of change.

Limestone Grey 5dr
DSG
Pro Nav
Keyless
Winter Pack
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Rear View Camera
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 24 January 2015, 22:05
Totally gutted, really ruined the experience was looking forward to it. Not really after used, just figured new comes with a higher price tag, hopefully got another to look at tomorrow but higher priced but depends on the cost of change.

Limestone Grey 5dr
DSG
Pro Nav
Keyless
Winter Pack
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Rear View Camera

Fingers crossed for you.  I saw a Limestone Grey golf today on the road and it's a stunning colour, even if it is a fancy beige  :wink:  Made me do a double take  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 24 January 2015, 22:14
I think out of my colours I like, red, blue and grey, although blue seems the most common and red is pretty rare. But in the end its down to cost of change.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 24 January 2015, 23:13
I saw a limestone R in Herefordshire today, looked stunning and is probably the colour I would chose for an R with prets. The double DRLs look really nice against the "warm grey".

Neil - thanks, yeah still not sure with the black on blue, might mock up some other pics and possibly the mirrors. Local place said the roof would be under £100, so pretty good anyway.

 
I love that blue btw. Very nice
Thanks! :) I find it a rewarding colour due to the variation it gives in diff light, probably not the easiest to keep clean though!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 25 January 2015, 10:44
just figured new comes with a higher price tag
Are they offering substantial money off these ex demos then? They are normally as much if not more than a new order with a decent discount and generally only suitable for buyers no prepared to wait.... is this the case?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 25 January 2015, 11:00
The first one was 8k down on list price 3 months old. 3000 miles
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 25 January 2015, 17:08
New one purchased to replace the first one.

Limestone Grey
5dr
DSG
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Discover Pro Nav
Winter Pack
Advanced Tele Prep
Voice Control
Reversing Camera
860 miles on the clock.

Sorry I forgot to take a pic but the DSG is awesome.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 25 January 2015, 18:01
New one purchased to replace the first one.

Limestone Grey
5dr
DSG
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Discover Pro Nav
Winter Pack
Advanced Tele Prep
Voice Control
Reversing Camera
860 miles on the clock.

Sorry I forgot to take a pic but the DSG is awesome.

Glad you found a replacement.  Very nice spec  :cool:

Look forward to seeing the pics
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 25 January 2015, 18:21
New one purchased to replace the first one.

Limestone Grey
5dr
DSG
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Discover Pro Nav
Winter Pack
Advanced Tele Prep
Voice Control
Reversing Camera
860 miles on the clock.

Sorry I forgot to take a pic but the DSG is awesome.

Glad you found a replacement.  Very nice spec  :cool:

Look forward to seeing the pics

Thanks, loved the DSG, it was completely different to the DSG in the GTD 5 years ago which is my only experience of the DSG before that drive. Won't miss the notchy-ness of the manual at all.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 26 January 2015, 17:04
Congrats ajmoir - you've gone and got my 'perfect spec' R - mega options on that! Looking forward to seeing the pics!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 26 January 2015, 17:39
I even forgot one "keyless".

So in total

Limestone Grey
5dr
DSG
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Discover Pro Nav
Winter Pack
Advanced Tele Prep
Voice Control
Reversing Camera
Keyless

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2015, 18:11
I even forgot one "keyless".

So in total

Limestone Grey
5dr
DSG
DCC
19" Pretoria's
Discover Pro Nav
Winter Pack
Advanced Tele Prep
Voice Control
Reversing Camera
Keyless


Is Voice Control same as 'Voice activation for audio' (for nav & radio)?  If it is, the configurator states you can't spec that with the Nav Pro??   Weird, or is it something different?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 26 January 2015, 18:14
Not 100% on that one has a voice button on the nav pro. It would seem that if it doesn't the voice button changes to a mute button. Left hand bottom one.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 January 2015, 20:01
Voice control is standard with the nav pro.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 26 January 2015, 20:02
Voice control is standard with the nav pro.

Ah, that explains it, thanks for clarifying  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 01 February 2015, 20:04
Its here....

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/16233721668_3a84efd1c2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qJw4SU)
My R (https://flic.kr/p/qJw4SU) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr

Loving it, in the GTD I worried about mpg, well better stop doing that hehe.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2015, 20:27
Congrats ajmoir.  Looks lovely, the Limestone Grey looks great with the smoked lights and Pretoria's, very nice  :cool:

You must be so chuffed (despite the crappy Bridgestones)  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 01 February 2015, 20:32
I am chuffed to bits, its such a nice drive. Done 65 miles already and used 1/8 tank of fuel av mpg 26.3.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: C3PO on 01 February 2015, 21:31
That looks fantastic, enjoy :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 01 February 2015, 22:13
The Limestone Grey and 19" Pretorias are a really nice combination. Looks very classy. Congratulations. Enjoy....... :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 01 February 2015, 22:18
The Limestone Grey and 19" Pretorias are a really nice combination. Looks very classy. Congratulations. Enjoy....... :smiley:
Agreed I like the looks the Lapiz Blue is the most popular, going to miss the Tornado Red, though I fallen into the grey, black, silver and white group. Used to like being a red car that stood out.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 01 February 2015, 22:49
The Limestone Grey and 19" Pretorias are a really nice combination. Looks very classy. Congratulations. Enjoy....... :smiley:
Agreed I like the looks the Lapiz Blue is the most popular, going to miss the Tornado Red, though I fallen into the grey, black, silver and white group. Used to like being a red car that stood out.

Less is more  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 02 February 2015, 17:30
Its here....

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/16233721668_3a84efd1c2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qJw4SU)
My R (https://flic.kr/p/qJw4SU) by Techie_Ali (https://www.flickr.com/people/39100363@N08/), on Flickr

Loving it, in the GTD I worried about mpg, well better stop doing that hehe.
that is one nice looking motor
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: valvebounce on 02 February 2015, 19:17
Lovely colour.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 02 February 2015, 20:19
It is nice colour, but I swear people don't see in on the road like a Red one even with the DRLs running (people pulling out in front of me), it changes colour as well in the light.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 03 February 2015, 13:57
It is nice colour, but I swear people don't see in on the road like a Red one even with the DRLs running (people pulling out in front of me), it changes colour as well in the light.
I love it, LS R with Prets, where do I sign VW?  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 03 February 2015, 16:59
It is nice colour, but I swear people don't see in on the road like a Red one even with the DRLs running (people pulling out in front of me), it changes colour as well in the light.
I love it, LS R with Prets, where do I sign VW?  :cool:

Good combo, don't like the Cadiz wheels anyway.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mikeok on 03 February 2015, 17:53
That colour looks good. Saw 1 in St Ives Limestone and looked great in the flesh.
Will also fool thief's with the camouflage back ground of grey drive and fence..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: phope on 04 February 2015, 12:30
GTD arrived this morning

3 door, manual
Winter pack, keyless and Sport & Sound pack

Not driven it yet but very happy

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_2786_zps0bf44003.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/phope1/IMG_2787_zps4406cc75.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 04 February 2015, 13:12
Very nice Peter  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 04 February 2015, 16:47
I miss the red. Looking good.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisG on 01 March 2015, 19:29
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: benmartingolf on 01 March 2015, 20:01
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it.  :smiley:

Extremely jealous! What toys have you got? I have 4 months to wait :(
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisG on 01 March 2015, 20:53
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it.  :smiley:

Extremely jealous! What toys have you got? I have 4 months to wait :(

Not too heavy spec - Dynaudio, park assist, winter pack and rear view camera.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 01 March 2015, 21:52
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it.  :smiley:


You've broke the forum rules mate. You're not allowed to post saying you have a new car without pictures!!  :smug:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sixlargebeers on 02 March 2015, 13:35
Look forward to seeing more of you March delivery folks posting details (and of course pictures) of your new steeds......need my mind made up on ordering one for myself !!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisG on 02 March 2015, 18:26
Picked up my new GTi PP today. White, 5dr. So far, so good. Really happy with it.  :smiley:


You've broke the forum rules mate. You're not allowed to post saying you have a new car without pictures!!  :smug:

I asked the dealer not to do any prep on the car, I'll be detailing it myself during this week  :smiley:

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/16501312939_6fc1d076fc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r9axrv)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/r9axrv) by christopherjgrant (https://www.flickr.com/people/8553606@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 02 March 2015, 18:28
Picked up yesterday  :cool:
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpsdiwetykn.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpsdiwetykn.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 02 March 2015, 18:37
Looking good there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mihaelo1 on 02 March 2015, 20:32
Congratulations and drive safely! :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 02 March 2015, 21:45
Nice Chris really like the 5 door white with PP.  every time I think about buying something cheaper as my daily car I see a nice gti pic !

Only thing I would add is sunroof I love the contrast roof line, gf has an A1 with pan roof and love it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: BigD on 03 March 2015, 11:32
(http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss291/thediggybave/GTI/IMG_630320r_zpsfotxjeg3.jpg) (http://s585.photobucket.com/user/thediggybave/media/GTI/IMG_630320r_zpsfotxjeg3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 03 March 2015, 15:34
Picked up yesterday  :cool:
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpsdiwetykn.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpsdiwetykn.jpg.html)

Looks absolutely mega! My ideal spec that.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 03 March 2015, 19:29
Picked up yesterday  :cool:
(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b632/Jlb01/image.jpg1_zpsdiwetykn.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Jlb01/media/image.jpg1_zpsdiwetykn.jpg.html)

Looks absolutely mega! My ideal spec that.

Cheers M8  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gazza on 05 March 2015, 22:15
Terrible pictures but all I have until I get a chance to properly get it sorted. No dealer prep so waiting for a couple of days when I can get stuck into giving it a detail.

Picked up the car at 8am on 1 March from Barnetts VW in Dundee - properly decent service from them. Got a lot of goodies thrown in - GTI mug, Thermos Mug, keyring, golf umbrella, few bottles of screen wash and flowers for the missus! Little things make a difference.

Bog standard other than the 19s - which came shod in P-Zeros.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8605/16541494729_db979534a1_z.jpg)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8613/16726387171_56175d5d14_z.jpg)

Coming from a Astra J VXR.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8636/16540093408_6c661e2eae_z.jpg)

A much better quality car all round. Clearly not as much power, but the GTI is much more refined. Had a MK5 GTI before the Astra, so good to be back in VW as I totally regret getting rid of it!!

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8651/16520386417_fdb46b3338_z.jpg)


Gaz
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 06 March 2015, 10:20
Terrible pictures but all I have until I get a chance to properly get it sorted. No dealer prep so waiting for a couple of days when I can get stuck into giving it a detail.

Picked up the car at 8am on 1 March from Barnetts VW in Dundee - properly decent service from them. Got a lot of goodies thrown in - GTI mug, Thermos Mug, keyring, golf umbrella, few bottles of screen wash and flowers for the missus! Little things make a difference.

Coming from a Astra J VXR.

A much better quality car all round. Clearly not as much power, but the GTI is much more refined. Had a MK5 GTI before the Astra, so good to be back in VW as I totally regret getting rid of it!!

Gaz

Well I was torn between the Astra J VXR and the Golf GTI PP - ended up with the Golf but always had that 'should I have gone for the Astra' thought at the back of my mind. You've confirmed I probably made the right choice!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virtual camper on 06 March 2015, 22:20
(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh602/VirtualCamper/Mobile%20Uploads/20150306_141942.jpg) (http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/VirtualCamper/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150306_141942.jpg.html)y new car was delivered today.
5 door
gtd
carbon grey
leather interior


PS. Hope the link to the picture worked.  First time for everything!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ajmoir36 on 06 March 2015, 22:26
Looking good, nearly bought my mk6 GTD in Carbon Grey, nice colour.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: virtual camper on 06 March 2015, 22:33
Looking good, nearly bought my mk6 GTD in Carbon Grey, nice colour.

Thanks. It looked good in the sunlight today.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Powelly131 on 22 March 2015, 20:57
Hi Guys, new on here, but excited to be picking this up on Friday - the forums have provided me with plenty of help over the last few weeks in deciding what to choose, but in the end the budget went out of the window when I clapped eyes on her, and I can collect in a few days - well chuffed!  :laugh:
Thanks to all!
Powelly

(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l619/Powelly131/IMG_0020.jpg) (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Powelly131/media/IMG_0020.jpg.html)

(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l619/Powelly131/IMG_0018_2.jpg) (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Powelly131/media/IMG_0018_2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo7 on 23 March 2015, 09:25
Looks great Powelly, what spec is on it?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Powelly131 on 23 March 2015, 17:51
Looks great Powelly, what spec is on it?

Thank you Damo7, it's got Performance Pack, Discover Nav, Leather, Santiagos (obviously), Keyless Entry, Rear view camera, ACC and Dynaudio. Good god, that looks like a lot of options now I've written it down, but it was in the showroom about to be registered, so, well you know....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: carl1 on 23 March 2015, 18:02
Looks great Powelly, what spec is on it?

Thank you Damo7, it's got Performance Pack, Discover Nav, Leather, Santiagos (obviously), Keyless Entry, Rear view camera, ACC and Dynaudio. Good god, that looks like a lot of options now I've written it down, but it was in the showroom about to be registered, so, well you know....
Very nice What colour is that Carbon Grey or Night Blue, i can't quite tell must be the lighting or my laptop.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Powelly131 on 23 March 2015, 18:45
Night Blue, really like the colour, I had my heart set on a tornado red, but this looks stunning in the flesh
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Post by: carl1 on 23 March 2015, 19:18
Nice colour, i almost bought a R in that colour, quite rare as well. I like how the leather really matches this colour with the doors open and looking from the outside.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ffrank on 23 March 2015, 21:44
Very nice What colour is that Carbon Grey or Night Blue, i can't quite tell must be the lighting or my laptop.
It's blue and gold! :D

Nice car Powelly, enjoy! Good colour choice too ;)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: PeterWynne on 01 April 2015, 08:21
Picked up my new toy on Monday, it's done nothing but rain and howl a gale ever since..
5 door GTD, White, Pano sunroof - rest is standard.
I've changed from a 2006 Seat Altea (91k miles) - so this is such a pleasant change. It feels so solid on the road, the Seat has a 140 sport engine, but this car is a big step up. Sport mode is still putting a big grin on my face, but am also pleased that Eco mode can still keep my mpg near to the Seat if needs be.

I was a sponge and 1 bucket man until I had the prospect of a new car so have done all my research and ordered Poorboy's White Diamond Glaze, Poorboy's Natty's White Paste Wax, Poorboy's Quick Detailer Plus & I already have a load of Autoglym shampoo conditioner.. Alas they probably won't arrive till after Easter. I'll be sure to post another couple of photos in proper daylight once it's been cleaned up.

The dealer threw on mudflaps for me - they look quite understated (and not visible in this photo). I've also to drop the car back to the garage after Easter to get a removable towbar fitted, am assured it's invisible and no cutting will be done (possibly a new rear diffuser with a we door).

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/peterwynne/c560f3b0-e7a4-4252-beb1-aa2ac07fde75_zpsz5neydap.jpg)
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Post by: Cossieian on 01 April 2015, 16:14
Picked up my new toy on Monday, it's done nothing but rain and howl a gale ever since..
5 door GTD, White, Pano sunroof - rest is standard.
I've changed from a 2006 Seat Altea (91k miles) - so this is such a pleasant change. It feels so solid on the road, the Seat has a 140 sport engine, but this car is a big step up. Sport mode is still putting a big grin on my face, but am also pleased that Eco mode can still keep my mpg near to the Seat if needs be.

I was a sponge and 1 bucket man until I had the prospect of a new car so have done all my research and ordered Poorboy's White Diamond Glaze, Poorboy's Natty's White Paste Wax, Poorboy's Quick Detailer Plus & I already have a load of Autoglym shampoo conditioner.. Alas they probably won't arrive till after Easter. I'll be sure to post another couple of photos in proper daylight once it's been cleaned up.

The dealer threw on mudflaps for me - they look quite understated (and not visible in this photo). I've also to drop the car back to the garage after Easter to get a removable towbar fitted, am assured it's invisible and no cutting will be done (possibly a new rear diffuser with a we door).

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/peterwynne/c560f3b0-e7a4-4252-beb1-aa2ac07fde75_zpsz5neydap.jpg)

Looks real good mate :smiley:
Is that St Anne's Square your parked in, I was in there on Sunday in my White GTD
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Post by: p3asa on 01 April 2015, 16:18
Seeing this parked that close to someone brings me out in a cold sweat  :laugh:
Congratulations on the new car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: PeterWynne on 01 April 2015, 17:23
Not St Anne's - I rent a space beside McHughs - the porche driver who has the space next to me loves his motor too - less risk there :-)

The space is wild tight - I have to do a 3 point turn through concrete bollards to reverse into it. Still safer than parking in some of the public car parks nearby!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 04 April 2015, 20:35
Couple of pics of my new R, sadly I'm not sure on the DBP & the wife hates its, hopefully when it fully detailed it might grow on us, or I'll have to either vinyl wrapped it or order a TR one,apart from the colour the car is amazing to drive.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/E2DEFFB5-E0A6-41F0-9568-3AF62AF74D54_zpsrsgg9adw.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/6B01A015-EB8D-4FAE-833C-9AF56E1CB395_zpsaey41r86.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 04 April 2015, 21:52
R looks great not sure about vinyl wrapping a new car   :cool:
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Post by: Booth11 on 04 April 2015, 22:06
I hope you're joking about the vinyl wrapping  :shocked: :huh:

I think it looks great  :cool:, but admittedly I am biased in favour of DBP.  It would be nice to see a few shots of the car in it's entirety. 

Why are you not keen on the colour?  It is huge change from red, so perhaps you just need time to get used to it.  Hopefully it will grow on you, if the dirt and swirls don't put you off.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 05 April 2015, 09:08
Probably won't got it vinyl wrapped it was just a one option to change the colour.If the dealer had done a better job on PDi & not given me a car that when I picked it up it looked like it had been painted with stove paint ,it was that flat& had no pop to it at all. Going to to give it a detail today so hopefully it will start to grow on me , I'll post a few more pics of car when it's done.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 05 April 2015, 09:58
That's a shame the dealer did such a poor job of presenting the car. You get detailing and we look forward to the pics  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 05 April 2015, 11:13
Probably won't got it vinyl wrapped it was just a one option to change the colour.If the dealer had done a better job on PDi & not given me a car that when I picked it up it looked like it had been painted with stove paint ,it was that flat& had no pop to it at all. Going to to give it a detail today so hopefully it will start to grow on me , I'll post a few more pics of car when it's done.

Unless you've had a detailer give it a going over prior to pick up, black always looks as flat as the proverbial pancake straight from the dealer.  That's why I only want the dealer to remove the transport stickers from mine, I'll do the rest myself. 

Once you've given it some TLC yourself it'll look miles better.  Hope the weather holds for your detailing session, look forward to the pics  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 05 April 2015, 21:43
Few more pics of the car, I think I have finally bonded with it, after a 6 hour detail its finally got a shine to it , but God you have to put the work in.This is my first black car I have ever owned & found it quite dull & boring when I pick it up , mainly due to poor dealer perp.but now I  absolutely love it.

Pic1 is how it looked when pick it up, it was about as shiny as a slate roof.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/611A561B-4561-4057-AA19-180785FD3FDC_zpseokfaofc.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/C0B275AE-634C-4C66-B3D4-5A3BD5150541_zpsv2faa0sa.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/A431DC49-D59B-4C82-AAFE-492F695B946D_zps5qyzu68g.jpg)

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Post by: JB GTI on 05 April 2015, 22:31
Few more pics of the car, I think I have finally bonded with it, after a 6 hour detail its finally got a shine to it , but God you have to put the work in.This is my first black car I have ever owned & found it quite dull & boring when I pick it up , mainly due to poor dealer perp.but now I  absolutely love it.

Pic1 is how it looked when pick it up, it was about as shiny as a slate roof.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/611A561B-4561-4057-AA19-180785FD3FDC_zpseokfaofc.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/C0B275AE-634C-4C66-B3D4-5A3BD5150541_zpsv2faa0sa.jpg)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/Garry_Mcdonnell/A431DC49-D59B-4C82-AAFE-492F695B946D_zps5qyzu68g.jpg)

Glad to hear your opinion has changed. "No Pain No Gain" it looks stunning now .  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 05 April 2015, 22:42
Gazmondo - it looks stunning, those 6 hours were worth the pain. :cool:  Glad you're loving it, that didn't take long.  Has your missus been converted yet?

Everyone has their favourite colour but it's hard to beat a well detailed clean DBP imo.  The true test of your love will come when it's dirty.........tomorrow  :laugh:

Does make you wonder what they do at the dealership to make it look so dull, maybe best not to know :huh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 06 April 2015, 08:40
Its what they are not doing - typically only around 45 minutes will be allocated for a new car prep.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 06 April 2015, 09:00
Its what they are not doing - typically only around 45 minutes will be allocated for a new car prep.

Unfortunately 45 minutes is enough time for the damage to be done with their conveyor belt gritty rag approach, nicely dulling your new car's fresh paint.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: PeterWynne on 06 April 2015, 09:21
Mine still had lots of sticky marks from the transport pads etc. pretty poor...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 06 April 2015, 09:44
Gazmondo35, that second pic on your driveway looks amazing!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charlie on 06 April 2015, 19:52
Gazmondo that looks stunning enjoy :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gazmondo35 on 06 April 2015, 20:55
Thanks for all the nice comments , I feel a bit of a fool , one minute hating the colour then loving it,but after picking it up it looked a dull as dishwater & not like a £35k car ,God only knows what goes on during a PDI , But I know one thing I'll never let them perp my car again,when I had 2014 gti in for some warranty work the red calipers came back pink.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 07 April 2015, 20:23
Well she arrived last weekend, and am over the moon with her....fair chuffed with the Carbon Grey a stunning colour and the only down side i have so far is that I seem to be cleaning it near every second day.....but the end result is well worth it :wink:

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/023.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/023.jpg.html)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/024.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/024.jpg.html)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/025.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/025.jpg.html)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/026_1.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/026_1.jpg.html)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/hastd2/027_1.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/hastd2/media/027_1.jpg.html)

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Post by: Max Q on 07 April 2015, 21:02
@hastd2 Looks beautiful, well wear. Picking up mine on Friday (Carbon Grey as well) and can't wait.

Out of interest, what brand of tyre did you get from the factory? I'm build week 12 so presume I will have got the same.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hastd2 on 07 April 2015, 21:07
Its fitted with Bridgestones - Potenza's.... :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Max Q on 07 April 2015, 21:14
Its fitted with Bridgestones - Potenza's.... :smiley:

Thanks, seems like all recent GTI's are coming with Bridgestones. :angry:

Just read your thread about your exchange experience, hope you have better luck with this one.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: PeterWynne on 07 April 2015, 21:45
Lovely car mate!!! Wish I'd got that treatment instead of a handover of a poorly washed car in the rain!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo7 on 08 April 2015, 10:58
Top class looking car. Best of luck with it. The red badging is awesome!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: charv94 on 09 April 2015, 13:04
New Car picked it up a week ago yesterday!

(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u413/charlie8494/IMG_1437_zpssy8pxj5h.jpg) (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/charlie8494/media/IMG_1437_zpssy8pxj5h.jpg.html)

A few more photos in this
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=273355.10
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Juicetin on 16 April 2015, 12:25
Collected this yesterday. First impressions after 150 miles are very good. Observations:
- i'd have liked the driver's seat to go a bit lower, but i'm a tall chap
- the Bridgestone tyres are very noisy!
- ride and handling are very good
- no AUX in or USB socket is a shame
- I love the DCC and the "individual" settings
- not sure yet about the sound actuator, it just seems to create a constant drone
- I love the interior lighting
- can't wait for the engine to loosen up and show it's teeth !
(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/Juicetin1971/P1010021_zpszokk6wqp.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/Juicetin1971/media/P1010021_zpszokk6wqp.jpg.html)
(http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/Juicetin1971/P1010023_zps7xhkmht8.jpg) (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/Juicetin1971/media/P1010023_zps7xhkmht8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 16 April 2015, 13:30
Gorgeous pal, best door count/colour combo too! (I am biased of course).

I found the engine really loosened up after 1500 miles or so, and the mpg really settled down after 5000 miles. I'm seeing an average of 32mpg now for knocking about, 42-43 on long motorway runs.

I also find the drivers seat doesn't quite go as low as I'd like (I'm 6' 1"), my wife's 1 Series does have a better driving position, but other than that my niggles are very few and far between. It's a mega car and gets better with the miles!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gazza on 16 April 2015, 16:36
Its fitted with Bridgestones - Potenza's.... :smiley:

Thanks, seems like all recent GTI's are coming with Bridgestones. :angry:

Just read your thread about your exchange experience, hope you have better luck with this one.  :smiley:

I think it depends on what rims you go for. All the gtis with 19s that I've saw recently, including my own came with P Zeros.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Tornado8 on 02 May 2015, 19:58
Yep, mines a 2013 car and came with P zeros. Mow shod with F1'S
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Olifran on 05 May 2015, 22:34
Mine. collected just over a week ago. Traded from a Mk6 GTI. Have come over from Mk6 forum.

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg1_1.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg1_1.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg2_1.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg2_1.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg4_1.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg4_1.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg10.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg10.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg8.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg8.jpg.html)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: benmartingolf on 05 May 2015, 22:52
Mine. collected just over a week ago. Traded from a Mk6 GTI. Have come over from Mk6 forum.

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg1_1.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg1_1.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg2_1.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg2_1.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg4_1.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg4_1.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg10.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg10.jpg.html)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j181/fcyouk/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg8.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/fcyouk/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/image.jpg8.jpg.html)

Looks awesome!!! Exactly what iv ordered. Hopefully should have mine in a few weeks!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Olifran on 05 May 2015, 23:12
Thanks. I'm loving it. Toying with a remap or tuning box soon.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 06 May 2015, 10:25
Thanks. I'm loving it. Toying with a remap or tuning box soon.

That looks familiar  :wink: :wink: :grin:

Very nice!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: David Cook on 08 May 2015, 18:29
Ok,so had this delivered to me on 27/04/2015

Its a White 3 Door GTD with DSG, was ordered as my company car on 24/12/14

Options are:
Vienna Leather
Sat Nav
Sport & Sound Pack
Reversing Camera
Climate Windscreen
Advance Phone Prep

My initial views are I'm very pleased, love the look, and am enjoying the drive, still unable to not drive in sport yet  :grin:

My first ever white car, and while its nice when clean I have a 600 mile a week commute, so looks like my weekends will be mostly spent with buckets of soapy water.

Anyhow, here's a few pics:

(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/S600B_DC/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/BD97C170-DEBF-4372-86FA-36F7200065A4.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/S600B_DC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/BD97C170-DEBF-4372-86FA-36F7200065A4.jpg.html)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/S600B_DC/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/8F8A4CA5-7927-45E0-9EBD-764E1CFE5FBF.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/S600B_DC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/8F8A4CA5-7927-45E0-9EBD-764E1CFE5FBF.jpg.html)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/S600B_DC/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/F8049489-1F39-4526-9478-2240612459D5.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/S600B_DC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/F8049489-1F39-4526-9478-2240612459D5.jpg.html)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/S600B_DC/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/50944416-9F5D-46BB-9C01-E77F62A99CF5.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/S600B_DC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/50944416-9F5D-46BB-9C01-E77F62A99CF5.jpg.html)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/S600B_DC/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/7A7E5BA0-77D7-4250-9261-BED3AA9D287F_1.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/S600B_DC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/7A7E5BA0-77D7-4250-9261-BED3AA9D287F_1.jpg.html)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/S600B_DC/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/92B1B134-FF39-473F-A703-E0CEB1E93932.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/S600B_DC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/92B1B134-FF39-473F-A703-E0CEB1E93932.jpg.html)
(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/S600B_DC/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/CD9D905E-E680-4312-A6CA-D12E10E778D0.jpg) (http://s392.photobucket.com/user/S600B_DC/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/CD9D905E-E680-4312-A6CA-D12E10E778D0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hadders187 on 03 June 2015, 18:44
Hi,

I'm new to the forum as I've just ordered a Mk7 gti as follows:

5dr carbon grey, manual
Performance pack
Tech pack
Parking pack
High beam assist
Leather
Keyless entry
Winter pack

Hopefully due some time in September.

I currently drive an M135i which I do really like, but I went for the auto, which I do really like, but I've started realising I miss having a manual gearbox. Don't get me wrong the auto is great in stop start traffic, but I've started to get bored of it. Thinking about what car to replace it with, it's always been between an audi s3, golf gti or golf r. I decided on a golf as I think they have more character than an s3.

I took a manual gti for a test drive and realised how much I've missed having a manual. Deciding between an R or gti was a tough call though. I know the R has similar power and acceleration times as, my m135i, but I remembered back to my Scirocco R which I loved a lot! And with the gti also being front wheel drive I decided to go for it, as it's almost as fast as my Scirocco R was too. I'm not fussed about the drop in power from my current car as I know it's gonna be real fun to drive.

I just hope I won't wish I had gone for the golf R, as reading on this forum it seems a lot of people seem to switch from the gti to the R!

Also i would like to try and keep the gti for at least a couple of years,  as I change cars far too often!

Decided on carbon grey as wanted something different,  had many blue cars and a couple of black ones. Was debating going for oryx white,  but carbon grey was the one I went for.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 03 June 2015, 19:12
Welcome to the forum Hadders

Very nice spec you have went for. The GTI is a very capable car and great all rounder and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. Yes, it's down on power compared to your current car but the LSD makes it a great handling car and a lot of fun. There is no doubt the R is very popular and that has much to do with it having awd and of course the incredible lease deals that were going about a few months back. However, if your not too fussed about the decrease in power then you will love it  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 09 June 2015, 18:48
And now a nice cost saving too - as two of Hadder's options have just become standard equipment its a refund on the Keyless entry and winter pack :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Eccie on 14 June 2015, 19:59
I've been around here fro a while, just not posted much, been more active on mk5golfgti for 6 years

So I've just sold my MK5 GTI today :sad: after 6+ years of very happy ownership - tomorrow I'm on the bus and train  :embarrassed: ....................................

.
Off to pick up a 14 month old Mk7 GTi pp tomorrow - can't bloody wait :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: golfguyuk on 15 June 2015, 07:27
I am looking for something similar. Mind me asking roughly how much you paid to get that :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gremplar on 16 June 2015, 22:58
Hullo guys
My first post. I took delivery of a new MK7 last Friday. Trade-in was a SEAT Cupra R.
All the reviews I read rated the GTI highly but all said 'Get the Performance Pack'. So I did.
Dealer told me that I was the first to tick that option in two years of sales.
I'm the first to be suspicious about a dealer claim (no offence!), so is this a surprising statement to anyone else?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 16 June 2015, 23:01
Hullo guys
My first post. I took delivery of a new MK7 last Friday. Trade-in was a SEAT Cupra R.
All the reviews I read rated the GTI highly but all said 'Get the Performance Pack'. So I did.
Dealer told me that I was the first to tick that option in two years of sales.
I'm the first to be suspicious about a dealer claim (no offence!), so is this a surprising statement to anyone else?


Yes.  There's plenty on here with GTI PP's.  Sounds like dealer BS.

Welcome.  Pics of your new arrival?  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo7 on 16 June 2015, 23:02
Hullo guys
My first post. I took delivery of a new MK7 last Friday. Trade-in was a SEAT Cupra R.
All the reviews I read rated the GTI highly but all said 'Get the Performance Pack'. So I did.
Dealer told me that I was the first to tick that option in two years of sales.
I'm the first to be suspicious about a dealer claim (no offence!), so is this a surprising statement to anyone else?

I ordered the PP pack too. The question I have is how does it compare to the Cupra!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Btracing on 23 June 2015, 22:19
First post , tornado red with DSG.

(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y462/btracing1/Mobile%20Uploads/B3550A3F-1CC9-4C8F-886E-A1CE52242438_zpsw1yoszlc.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/btracing1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B3550A3F-1CC9-4C8F-886E-A1CE52242438_zpsw1yoszlc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 24 June 2015, 22:38
First post , tornado red with DSG.


Nice car, enjoy. I am really liking the mk7 in red
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: J400uk on 29 June 2015, 21:07
Oh hello. #Upgrade

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo7 on 01 July 2015, 21:03
So after a 14 week wait I picked up my Mk7 GTI performance today.

- it's 5 door
- Reflex Silver
- DSG
- performance pack
- cloth interior with tartan
- the VW technology pack that consisted of Sat Nav, Reverse Camera, MDI interface and light assist.

I picked it up this morning and had a 400km drive home. I love it. Absolutely lovely car.
Here's a few pics but I must apologise as I'm a terrible photographer!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/damowhitetiger/Mobile%20Uploads/77472D28-AEBF-47B2-BE84-68926705B5F2_zpstwetezzq.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/damowhitetiger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/77472D28-AEBF-47B2-BE84-68926705B5F2_zpstwetezzq.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/damowhitetiger/Mobile%20Uploads/B69507D8-0B74-4A7A-B932-EBD813FC6739_zpsnsd0aqo7.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/damowhitetiger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B69507D8-0B74-4A7A-B932-EBD813FC6739_zpsnsd0aqo7.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/damowhitetiger/Mobile%20Uploads/145E96DF-6DC1-464B-A6FF-42B77C2B5797_zpsdnnbacx2.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/damowhitetiger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/145E96DF-6DC1-464B-A6FF-42B77C2B5797_zpsdnnbacx2.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/damowhitetiger/Mobile%20Uploads/B7F923F4-5CFA-470C-AEA4-54008FE58743_zpshyrlazyi.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/damowhitetiger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B7F923F4-5CFA-470C-AEA4-54008FE58743_zpshyrlazyi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: AndyG on 01 July 2015, 21:15
Stunning example that Damo7.I do like that child seat.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASBOST on 02 July 2015, 23:44
So after a 14 week wait I picked up my Mk7 GTI performance today.

- it's 5 door
- Reflex Silver
- DSG
- performance pack
- cloth interior with tartan
- the VW technology pack that consisted of Sat Nav, Reverse Camera, MDI interface and light assist.

I picked it up this morning and had a 400km drive home. I love it. Absolutely lovely car.
Here's a few pics but I must apologise as I'm a terrible photographer!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/damowhitetiger/Mobile%20Uploads/77472D28-AEBF-47B2-BE84-68926705B5F2_zpstwetezzq.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/damowhitetiger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/77472D28-AEBF-47B2-BE84-68926705B5F2_zpstwetezzq.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/damowhitetiger/Mobile%20Uploads/B69507D8-0B74-4A7A-B932-EBD813FC6739_zpsnsd0aqo7.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/damowhitetiger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B69507D8-0B74-4A7A-B932-EBD813FC6739_zpsnsd0aqo7.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/damowhitetiger/Mobile%20Uploads/145E96DF-6DC1-464B-A6FF-42B77C2B5797_zpsdnnbacx2.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/damowhitetiger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/145E96DF-6DC1-464B-A6FF-42B77C2B5797_zpsdnnbacx2.jpg.html)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/damowhitetiger/Mobile%20Uploads/B7F923F4-5CFA-470C-AEA4-54008FE58743_zpshyrlazyi.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/damowhitetiger/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B7F923F4-5CFA-470C-AEA4-54008FE58743_zpshyrlazyi.jpg.html)

That's beautiful in silver mate....well done. Can I ask...where did you get the baby seat from? Might have to get one of those soon :-)) Best of luck with your new car
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo7 on 03 July 2015, 09:48
I got the part number of VW and ordered it but the order was refused and they then sent a plain VW car seat. It's now discontinued I'm told as it's actually a MK6 seat. However I found this one on Amazon sold by VW so I ordered it there. It looks good but it's also a very high quality and safe seat.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KyleB on 03 July 2015, 18:42
That seat looks class Damo (as does the car obviously haha)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 03 July 2015, 18:51
Mk7's look so good in silver I really don't know why more people don't order them in that colour.
That seat is so cute is just makes me want to go and have another baby...

(ok, maybe not, but it is a touch of class) :afro:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 05 July 2015, 15:42
Mk7's look so good in silver I really don't know why more people don't order them in that colour.
That seat is so cute is just makes me want to go and have another baby...

(ok, maybe not, but it is a touch of class) :afro:

Yeah silver really suits the MK7, looks brilliant enjoy your car
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GazM on 07 July 2015, 09:57
Congrats Damo ....  looks fab in Reflex Silver .. I'll be keeping an eye out for it in North Dublin....

Wondering how you found Western  Motors - did they offer a decent discount to list ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo7 on 19 July 2015, 19:21
Congrats Damo ....  looks fab in Reflex Silver .. I'll be keeping an eye out for it in North Dublin....

Wondering how you found Western  Motors - did they offer a decent discount to list ?
I actually live in Galway but bought in Drogeda as they offered me the best trade in price on my Octavia vRS. I found them good to deal with. No issues at all.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Speedyslug on 20 July 2015, 22:46
Hi,

I'm new to the forum as I've just ordered a Mk7 gti as follows:

5dr carbon grey, manual
Performance pack
Tech pack
Parking pack
High beam assist
Leather
Keyless entry
Winter pack

Hopefully due some time in September.

I currently drive an M135i which I do really like, but I went for the auto, which I do really like, but I've started realising I miss having a manual gearbox. Don't get me wrong the auto is great in stop start traffic, but I've started to get bored of it. Thinking about what car to replace it with, it's always been between an audi s3, golf gti or golf r. I decided on a golf as I think they have more character than an s3.

I took a manual gti for a test drive and realised how much I've missed having a manual. Deciding between an R or gti was a tough call though. I know the R has similar power and acceleration times as, my m135i, but I remembered back to my Scirocco R which I loved a lot! And with the gti also being front wheel drive I decided to go for it, as it's almost as fast as my Scirocco R was too. I'm not fussed about the drop in power from my current car as I know it's gonna be real fun to drive.

I just hope I won't wish I had gone for the golf R, as reading on this forum it seems a lot of people seem to switch from the gti to the R!

Also i would like to try and keep the gti for at least a couple of years,  as I change cars far too often!

Decided on carbon grey as wanted something different,  had many blue cars and a couple of black ones. Was debating going for oryx white,  but carbon grey was the one I went for.

Hi, am also new and still awaiting my GTi - currently on the boat!
Have also chosen Carbon Grey - have seen it just the once in person, and am undecided if truly like it - but grey does tend to be favourite colour for me!

Regarding choice of car, M135i are available with some hefty discounts of around £6k (dealer/BMW contribution) which I only noticed after ordering GTi. On PCP monthly payments would've worked out pretty similar.

I decided against the PP, as that put it too close in R territory in terms of money, so would've probably just taken R instead! Just a point regarding your extras - I hope you didn't pay extra for winter pack or keyless - they're now included after BW22!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 24 July 2015, 17:01
Hi all!

I'm the new arrival to this forum rather than a car but thought this a good place to introduce myself. Currently driving a 2003 Audi A4 2.4 saloon that I bought new. It's been a great car to me and we've been on lots of great holidays but now is the time to change.

Had a test drive today in a red 2015 3 door manual GTI PP with Santiagos and was impressed with the performance and comfort. Negotiations were had and a price agreed, will decide tonight. Have had a quote from drive the deal too with a sunroof and standard wheels that was really good. So have to decide - get it now or wait and get new with the latest spec. Hmmm - not a bad choice to have to make!

Will no doubt be bothering you all in the future with silly questions!

Cheers all - Peter.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 24 July 2015, 17:13
Hi all!

I'm the new arrival to this forum rather than a car but thought this a good place to introduce myself. Currently driving a 2003 Audi A4 2.4 saloon that I bought new. It's been a great car to me and we've been on lots of great holidays but now is the time to change.

Had a test drive today in a red 2015 3 door manual GTI PP with Santiagos and was impressed with the performance and comfort. Negotiations were had and a price agreed, will decide tonight. Have had a quote from drive the deal too with a sunroof and standard wheels that was really good. So have to decide - get it now or wait and get new with the latest spec. Hmmm - not a bad choice to have to make!

Will no doubt be bothering you all in the future with silly questions!

Cheers all - Peter.

Welcome along  :smiley:
nice decision to have. Win win all the way !!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 24 July 2015, 17:30
Thanks JB - certainly had worse dilemmas but it'll still be difficult!

I like the bigger wheels but they do look like they'll be a bugger to keep clean and the tyres a good deal more expensive! On the other hand, the sunroof will only need a good wipe (not by me of course, I'm the driver, not the cleaner...).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Speedyslug on 24 July 2015, 18:03
Hi all!

I'm the new arrival to this forum rather than a car but thought this a good place to introduce myself. Currently driving a 2003 Audi A4 2.4 saloon that I bought new. It's been a great car to me and we've been on lots of great holidays but now is the time to change.

Had a test drive today in a red 2015 3 door manual GTI PP with Santiagos and was impressed with the performance and comfort. Negotiations were had and a price agreed, will decide tonight. Have had a quote from drive the deal too with a sunroof and standard wheels that was really good. So have to decide - get it now or wait and get new with the latest spec. Hmmm - not a bad choice to have to make!

Will no doubt be bothering you all in the future with silly questions!

Cheers all - Peter.

Welcome !

Don't forget, if you're looking to buy now (i.e. one of current stock cars), after July 31st, the deposit contribution is £2k if on PCP. Even if you're not looking to finance, you can pay it off once term has begun after you've received the car, so you still get that extra money off!
Best of luck with your decision
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 24 July 2015, 18:22
Cheers Speedyslug - drive the deal called me to confirm the price and it'll be a factory order. I'm a cash buyer but on new will definitely take the finance for the deposit contribution and pay off during the cooling off period.

Anyone want an extremely well cared for one owner Audi :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 24 July 2015, 19:51
Thanks JB - certainly had worse dilemmas but it'll still be difficult!

I like the bigger wheels but they do look like they'll be a bugger to keep clean and the tyres a good deal more expensive! On the other hand, the sunroof will only need a good wipe (not by me of course, I'm the driver, not the cleaner...).
In between my GTI and R my dealer lent me a GTD that had Santiago's and curiosity got the better of me and I gave them a clean. 1word......B*****d !!  They would drive me mad with my great big mitts  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bungleaio on 24 July 2015, 20:15
I've been on the golfmk7 forum for a while and I've just found you guys.

I'm not a golf owner yet but my order went in just over a week ago, I've gone for:

Three door GTI
DSG
Deep black pearl paint
Austin Wheels
Black Vienna Leather
GTI Performance Pack
Parking pack (Park assist & rear view camera)
Tech pack (Discover Pro nav & Dynaudio soundpack)
Dynamic Chassis Control
Climate windscreen
Advanced telephone connection
Car-Net App-Connect
Tinted glass 90%
Lane Assist (includes high beam assist)
5 year factory warranty

Estimated build week 42 with a delivery early November.

Looking forward to being part of the club.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 24 July 2015, 20:28
JB - think I'm going to go with the ex-demo now so I'll be looking for wheel cleaning tips!

Bungleaio - nice spec! I was keen on getting a dsg car from the start as my Audi is an auto but really enjoyed driving the manual. Guess I was just after a change.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bungleaio on 24 July 2015, 20:45
I'm after a change too, I'm currently in a manual.

You've done well finding an ex demo that you can get straight away, I've been looking for a used car with the spec I wanted and ended up giving up and ordering.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 24 July 2015, 20:56
Thing was I was wanting carbon grey and dsg - ending up with a red manual! I've never had a red car, my Audi is black and I've had a grey car before. So this one looked great! Love the tartan seats too - saves having to have a tartan blanket in the back!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 24 July 2015, 22:20
JB - think I'm going to go with the ex-demo now so I'll be looking for wheel cleaning tips!


Employ a 5 year old  !!  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 25 July 2015, 18:17
Job done! Car bought, good deal just have to wait until the end of August for it to be released. Just hope they look after it! Seriously got to put some effort into selling my Audi and procuring a 5 year old wheel cleaner!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: star93 on 02 August 2015, 20:42
Mine was ordered 3 weeks ago from an excellent Benfield dealership in newcastle, they actually had a dealer car coming through and modified that to fit my spec so I'm told it should be with me second week in September  :grin: :grin: :grin:
This is my first "showroom" new car and will be a bit of an upgrade from my 2007 corsa.

3 Door GTI
Tornado Red
Nav (now standard)
Winter Pack (standard)
Keyless entry (standard)
Rear parking pack

Decided against the performance pack but I still can't wait for it to come, counting down the days...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 02 August 2015, 21:16
Star93 - sounds good, red 3 door is the way to go! I missed out on the winter pack and keyless as mine's an ex-demo. But I have got nav. Did you go dsg or manual and PP?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: star93 on 02 August 2015, 21:22
Watts - Just manual, no performance pack, would have pushed my insurance prices just over the edge....

I did have the opportunity to buy an ex demo, 63 plate there and then for the same price but thought I may as well wait and get all the extra features.

White was my first choice but I had a long hard think and realised it would never be clean  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 02 August 2015, 21:53
Sounds like you did the right thing - a 63 plate for the same price as new? Mine is a 15 reg, bought it from the vw dealer in Hersham so not far from you? White looks good but red, fantastic!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: star93 on 02 August 2015, 22:39
Watts- The older car actually worked out slightly more expensive due to the lack of dealer contributions and whatnot.

The car was ordered up in Newcastle as i've just moved down here.

Does mean I have an excuse to give it a long drive back down here
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jedi1971 on 06 August 2015, 04:42
My carbon steel grey with following spec due in two weeks

Performance pack
DSG
Car net
Discover nav
Winter pack
Keyless
Rear view camera

Ordered last week managed to find the colour spec with pp & dsg that I wanted the rest was already specced :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 06 August 2015, 10:34
Does anyone bother posting an ACTUAL new arrival in this thread anymore? It seems like it's getting used for new orders which isn't really the point of the thread. :rolleyes:

Hint, hint.....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 06 August 2015, 11:25
It's the excitement of anticipation! Hopefully I'll be picking mine up over the bank holiday weekend. I'll definitely post then!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jpo on 08 August 2015, 18:23
picking mine up Tuesday evening. First new car in a long time and beyond giddy
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 08 August 2015, 20:31
Hi jpo! What are you picking up?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrparkuk on 08 August 2015, 21:43
http://video.citnow.com/vtLm3WvL-CV

Collect Wednesday.

Can't wait.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 08 August 2015, 22:01
Exciting stuff Mrparkuk! Looks great - what spec have you gone for?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jpo on 09 August 2015, 11:04
Sorry, should have said!
a gti in night blue.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrparkuk on 09 August 2015, 20:57
Cheers for reply Watts.
PP
Carbon grey (toyed with white but my wife has a white car- always looks unclean!)
Came with winter pack/ keyless/nav etc. Generous standard spec compared to my current car. Ordered from stock last Monday so a very short wait but still taking an age!
Dealer posted the video Friday evening. It made my weekend. Tragic I know.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 09 August 2015, 21:11
Good spec great colour! Pretty much what I wanted, until I bought my tomato coloured car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 10 August 2015, 14:48
Does anyone bother posting an ACTUAL new arrival in this thread anymore? It seems like it's getting used for new orders which isn't really the point of the thread. :rolleyes:

Hint, hint.....


Your hint hint went right over folks heads Jimble. Given that this thread is only for cars that have newly arrived, hence the "New Arrivals" title it should be full of pictures.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 10 August 2015, 15:29
Sorry :whistle: Will post some piccies as soon as I can. Hopefully picking up my new car on the 29th.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrparkuk on 10 August 2015, 19:30
I posted a video. Pictures are so last century.☺
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jpo on 12 August 2015, 16:39
phone is being weird with this site and uploading pictures but will add them later if i can.

So....
picked up yesterday. VW bloke wasn't terrific; the way BMW deal with you when you buy a new car is in another league, which is a shame.

First impressions: Night blue looks stunning, i mean really, really good. So glad i went with this colour. The Sat Nav is not particularly impressive and not having a old style handbrake iis throwing me! Keep stalling it and generally need a bit of practise! Drives utterly wonderfully: responsive, powerful but smooth with it. Seats and interior are fantastic.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 12 August 2015, 17:57
Looking forward to the pictures! What toys did you spec? Mine is two weeks away on Saturday. Have already sold my Audi so having to run around in my OH's 1.0 Lupo! Great not to have to rely on buses to commute but the lack of oomph and no electric windows is a bit boring..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jpo on 13 August 2015, 20:06
sorry for delay! Just standard apart from the colour.
All i can say is i smile every time i drive it! Wow!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mrparkuk on 14 August 2015, 07:53
Took delivery on Wednesday. Dealer was superb. Loving the car   
Just up in the Lake District for a few days so will post pics when I return home.☺☺☺
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: battleshipgray on 14 August 2015, 20:22
Got mine today. Will post pics as soon as I work out how to...  :drool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carwynedwards9 on 17 August 2015, 14:27
Good aftenoon

Just put a deposit on my new Golf GTi 3 door manual in Tornado red, should be with me in 2 weeks. Was a salesman at Volkswagen till i left 2 months ago and have always wanted one, can't wait!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 17 August 2015, 14:58
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carwynedwards9 on 17 August 2015, 15:25
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!

Thanks Watts

Any plans to tune it, or keep it standard? Yeah, absolutely love them. When will you be picking yours up?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 17 August 2015, 15:31
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!

Thanks Watts

Any plans to tune it, or keep it standard? Yeah, absolutely love them. When will you be picking yours up?

Probably standard, maybe a few trim mods. Collecting Saturday 29th, I had 4 weeks to wait from when I placed my deposit which was okay until I sold my Audi, now it's really dragging! What spec have you gone for?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carwynedwards9 on 17 August 2015, 16:21
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!

Thanks Watts

Any plans to tune it, or keep it standard? Yeah, absolutely love them. When will you be picking yours up?

Probably standard, maybe a few trim mods. Collecting Saturday 29th, I had 4 weeks to wait from when I placed my deposit which was okay until I sold my Audi, now it's really dragging! What spec have you gone for?

Gone for completely standard car, was offered it and thought yeah why not. Wanted a performance pack but didn't want to wait. What about you?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 17 August 2015, 17:22
Nice one Cawynedwards9 - red 3dr looks great, same as mine I'm also waiting on. Great to see that even (ex) VW staff love them too!

Thanks Watts

Any plans to tune it, or keep it standard? Yeah, absolutely love them. When will you be picking yours up?


Probably standard, maybe a few trim mods. Collecting Saturday 29th, I had 4 weeks to wait from when I placed my deposit which was okay until I sold my Audi, now it's really dragging! What spec have you gone for?

Gone for completely standard car, was offered it and thought yeah why not. Wanted a performance pack but didn't want to wait. What about you?

Gone with manual pp 19" wheels and nav. It's an ex demo with under 3k miles. When I pick it up it'll be the first day of 4 weeks leave from work so plenty of opportunity for some bonding!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 17 August 2015, 19:35
(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/992b56d5c5c2918333b18b714ae6023c_zps9629ef0c.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 17 August 2015, 20:24
Sorry again, Jimble.  :lipsrsealed: No more until I have pictures. Honest!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 August 2015, 17:57
Collected this beauty a few hours ago. I've only driven it about 3 miles so far, stuck at work!!

i'll get better pics up in a while. First impressions - WOW.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/18406726-D002-461D-A1BF-D62229BCBA12_zpsazyygyob.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/18406726-D002-461D-A1BF-D62229BCBA12_zpsazyygyob.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/994F8D7A-70D7-4E3C-B734-98DF01A04651_zpsm5xbw07s.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/994F8D7A-70D7-4E3C-B734-98DF01A04651_zpsm5xbw07s.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 21 August 2015, 18:22
Collected this beauty a few hours ago. I've only driven it about 3 miles so far, stuck at work!!

i'll get better pics up in a while. First impressions - WOW.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/18406726-D002-461D-A1BF-D62229BCBA12_zpsazyygyob.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/18406726-D002-461D-A1BF-D62229BCBA12_zpsazyygyob.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/joeA3/GTI/994F8D7A-70D7-4E3C-B734-98DF01A04651_zpsm5xbw07s.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/joeA3/media/GTI/994F8D7A-70D7-4E3C-B734-98DF01A04651_zpsm5xbw07s.jpg.html)

Stunning!  :cool:

But come on Joe, you can't leave us hanging with just a WOW. :whistle:  Ditch work and give the beast a proper run.  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 21 August 2015, 22:36
Rebecca,
It is phenomenal!!! I went out earlier with the intention of going for a spin around the block and I didn't come home for an hour! You will not be disappointed. The extra power coupled with DSG (my GTI was manual) make this car feel in a different league altogether. Driving along normally, it's just like any other Golf. But blip the throttle and it just pulls like a train!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damo7 on 21 August 2015, 22:40
Joe, it looks outstabding, cant wait to see it...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 22 August 2015, 11:26
Looks fantastic Joe congratulations.
Although I can feel my anxiety coming seeing you have parked in a car park  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 22 August 2015, 11:39
Work car park! It's generally safe I think, touch wood!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 22 August 2015, 14:27
Big congrats Joe. That looks awesome!!! Very jealous
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jibjules on 26 August 2015, 13:21
Collected my new 3 door Gti non pp in black pearl about 3 weeks ago,
Loving it, ordered 14/2/15 and collected on the 23/7/15, long wait due to changing the order etc.
My first VW after 3 Toyotas, all good so far. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrival but not as my order!
Post by: Forza300 on 07 September 2015, 12:58
Well my GTD has arrived! I saw it last night around the back of my supplying dealer still in it's wrapping.

Just one thing, well in fact two, the dark tints i added a week after ordering in April were not fitted and the red brake callipers that I'd confirmed were part of the package and didn't need to be specified were in fact silver.

On the phone to the dealer this morning and yes, James the sales manager had failed to act on my instructions and my salesman thinks the red callipers have been removed from the UK spec. at the time keyless entry & winter pack were added.

James the Sales Manager is off today so one of them is going to phone me tomorrow with a proposal....

I'm not a betting man but i think i'll be offered something of low value (perhaps a free 1st. service) in an attempt to make me happy. It won't  :angry:

I've already paid in full so don't know what leverage i've got but i'll make sure they know i won't be easily fobbed off.
Title: Re: New Arrival but not as my order!
Post by: bri on 07 September 2015, 13:56
Well my GTD has arrived! I saw it last night around the back of my supplying dealer still in it's wrapping.

Just one thing, well in fact two, the dark tints i added a week after ordering in April were not fitted and the red brake callipers that I'd confirmed were part of the package and didn't need to be specified were in fact silver.

On the phone to the dealer this morning and yes, James the sales manager had failed to act on my instructions and my salesman thinks the red callipers have been removed from the UK spec. at the time keyless entry & winter pack were added.

James the Sales Manager is off today so one of them is going to phone me tomorrow with a proposal....

I'm not a betting man but i think i'll be offered something of low value (perhaps a free 1st. service) in an attempt to make me happy. It won't  :angry:

I've already paid in full so don't know what leverage i've got but i'll make sure they know i won't be easily fobbed off.
Sorry to hear that, i like you would be so pissed if something like that happened with my order.
The red brake calipers are only available as part of the sport and sound package (at least thats the case here in ROI) so if you did,nt order S+S you wont get red calipers unless the dealer can request them specifically from the factory?
I seem to recall someone on here getting calipers painted red at the dealer?
Title: Re: New Arrival but not as my order!
Post by: p3asa on 07 September 2015, 17:47
Well my GTD has arrived! I saw it last night around the back of my supplying dealer still in it's wrapping.

Just one thing, well in fact two, the dark tints i added a week after ordering in April were not fitted and the red brake callipers that I'd confirmed were part of the package and didn't need to be specified were in fact silver.


You might get a better response in the main forum as this thread was mainly for pictures of New Arrivals.

However I too wouldn't be happy. Do you have it in writing that you ordered the extras as your salesman might try and play dumb.

Like has been said the red brake calipers is only part of the Sound & Sport Pack so did you order that and is that included? That will tell you if the salesperson is at it or not by telling you the red has been dropped on UK cars.

You will know by the sound when in Sport mode as it has a very distinctive growl, has no back box on the exhaust and has the sound chamber linked to the exhaust like in the picture below.
So more than just red calipers.

As for not tinting the windows. Even if they got a firm to tint them you will be always able to tell as it will have a line around the dot matrix of the window. They would have to file that away.

Only you can decide if the options are worth it or not. Personally I'd ask for a GTD or similar to run around in while they order the correct car. You will always have that little bit of regret if you don't but only you can make that decision.


(http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4318&stc=1&d=1425557561)
Courtesy of Waggers
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Forza300 on 08 September 2015, 18:01
Quote
Only you can decide if the options are worth it or not. Personally I'd ask for a GTD or similar to run around in while they order the correct car. You will always have that little bit of regret if you don't but only you can make that decision.

To give credit to the dealership they offered to get the callipers painted by a specialist.

After five and a bit months waiting for the big day i couldn't bear the thought of a further delay so i've done a deal and accepted the car as it stands.

I've convinced myself the missing features are just cosmetic! :cry:

The dealership have given me in lieu three years alloy wheel insurance, which i would have bought anyway, and also a similar insurance covering minor paintwork damage.

Now I've no excuse for the car not looking pristine. :smiley:

Collecting Friday afternoon and have asked the dealership to play along as i haven't told my other half that we're getting a new car and i'm expecting a great reaction when she realises what's going on!  :laugh:


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 09 September 2015, 16:48
Quote
Only you can decide if the options are worth it or not. Personally I'd ask for a GTD or similar to run around in while they order the correct car. You will always have that little bit of regret if you don't but only you can make that decision.

To give credit to the dealership they offered to get the callipers painted by a specialist.

After five and a bit months waiting for the big day i couldn't bear the thought of a further delay so i've done a deal and accepted the car as it stands.

I've convinced myself the missing features are just cosmetic! :cry:

The dealership have given me in lieu three years alloy wheel insurance, which i would have bought anyway, and also a similar insurance covering minor paintwork damage.

Now I've no excuse for the car not looking pristine. :smiley:

Collecting Friday afternoon and have asked the dealership to play along as i haven't told my other half that we're getting a new car and i'm expecting a great reaction when she realises what's going on!  :laugh:

TBH I think you're doing the right thing.

Calipers can be painted and assuming they haven't made the standard tint lighter, it's a more than dark enough tint (for me, anyway). At least you are getting something back for it that you would have bought anyway. One thing though, make sure the darker tints aren't on the invoice!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: linc-dub on 10 September 2015, 07:49
Sport & sound pack is great - especially as I run everything in Sport setting all of the time.  The sound is awesome & the red calipers do make it stand out nicely.  Well chuffed! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 10 September 2015, 08:07
Thats a bit like ordering the GTI performance pack and the dealer just painting the calipers for you. There's a lot more to it.

At the end of the day its what makes you happy. Good luck for pick up. The surprise sounds great.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 10 September 2015, 18:43
Thats a bit like ordering the GTI performance pack and the dealer just painting the calipers for you. There's a lot more to it.

At the end of the day its what makes you happy. Good luck for pick up. The surprise sounds great.

Not really, the OP only asked about the red calipers and the tints which are both cosmetic. If he'd have wanted sport and sound, surely he'd have mentioned it in the original post? Completely different to not adding the PP as it's a performance option and also shows as a different model on the V5
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 11 September 2015, 13:16
Yet another clueless dealer - I wonder if the brochure has been corrected yet - when it first came out its description of Sport and Sound pack was completely wrong....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 11 September 2015, 22:51
Not really, the OP only asked about the red calipers and the tints which are both cosmetic. If he'd have wanted sport and sound, surely he'd have mentioned it in the original post? Completely different to not adding the PP as it's a performance option and also shows as a different model on the V5


You can't get just red calipers on there own so clearly part of another pack. Granted my analogy wasn't quite correct but I was just trying to highlight to the OP painting the calipers was only part of the problem. The fact he hasn't mentioned S&S makes me wonder if he actually knows what he's agreed to forfeit due to their incompetence.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gnasher on 12 September 2015, 18:14
Not really, the OP only asked about the red calipers and the tints which are both cosmetic. If he'd have wanted sport and sound, surely he'd have mentioned it in the original post? Completely different to not adding the PP as it's a performance option and also shows as a different model on the V5


You can't get just red calipers on there own so clearly part of another pack. Granted my analogy wasn't quite correct but I was just trying to highlight to the OP painting the calipers was only part of the problem. The fact he hasn't mentioned S&S makes me wonder if he actually knows what he's agreed to forfeit due to their incompetence.

I see what you mean - some people aren't as keen to know what every last little bit is/does like I (we) do.

Still only cosmetic/sound differences though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bungleaio on 25 September 2015, 19:52
https://twitter.com/JeremyClarkson/status/647473032085262337
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Cossieian on 25 September 2015, 21:42
https://twitter.com/JeremyClarkson/status/647473032085262337

Is it a GTI, GTD?
I assume it's not an R as the steering wheel is silver/chrome and not black :undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 25 September 2015, 21:45
https://twitter.com/JeremyClarkson/status/647473032085262337

Is it a GTI, GTD?
I assume it's not an R as the steering wheel is silver/chrome and not black :undecided:

The rev counter is red-lined at 6k, so suggests it's a GTI
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 29 September 2015, 17:10
Its a GTI. I was at the Top Gear Live show earlier in the year and it was mentioned that he had ordered a GTi because he was now unemployed lol.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 29 September 2015, 17:11
Or of course I should have said it was Clarkson, Hammond and May Live  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GatsbyIII on 19 October 2015, 16:53
Just picked this baby up today... :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/Golf%20Gti%208_zpsdzl2moii.jpg)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%206_zps9mlxdh0h.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%204_zps4ztaanbk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASBOST on 23 November 2015, 01:11
Just picked this baby up today... :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/Golf%20Gti%208_zpsdzl2moii.jpg)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%206_zps9mlxdh0h.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%204_zps4ztaanbk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2)

WOW....That is beautiful mate, always toyed with black but decided to go with Carbon Grey....nice to see the 90% tints too....pick mine up next week... :-) Happy motoring
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GatsbyIII on 23 November 2015, 09:32
Just picked this baby up today... :smug: :smug: :smug: :smug:

(http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah144/nickwilliams69/Golf%20Gti%208_zpsdzl2moii.jpg)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%206_zps9mlxdh0h.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1)
(http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/nickwilliams69/media/Golf%20Gti%204_zps4ztaanbk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2)

WOW....That is beautiful mate, always toyed with black but decided to go with Carbon Grey....nice to see the 90% tints too....pick mine up next week... :-) Happy motoring

Cheers mate. Enjoy yours - they're an absolute blast   :grin: :smiley: :smug:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mk7gti on 13 December 2015, 14:02
Whats tyres are currently being installed on the new GTI's guys. I have just ordered my second GTI and was lucky to get continentals first time round. Are VW still mainly using Bridgestones?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Cossieian on 13 December 2015, 14:58
What spec did you go for buddy??

FYI my R came with Bridgestones, not sure if the GTIs are the same :undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GatsbyIII on 15 December 2015, 14:02
Yep, Bridgestones for me.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sokkia on 15 December 2015, 15:58
Picked my GTi up 4 weeks ago and Bridgestones too
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: VWB on 17 December 2015, 15:48
Had my GTI for just over 2 weeks, has Pirelli P Zeros.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 17 December 2015, 16:21
Picked my GTi up 4 weeks ago and Bridgestones too
Had my GTI for just over 2 weeks, has Pirelli P Zeros.


Both of you have broken the forum rules with no pictures in this thread!!  :smug:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: VWB on 17 December 2015, 16:57
Terrible pictures but...

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/afbrown82/Mobile%20Uploads/EE6E19A7-8523-48E9-A74D-C942CD69CC21.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/afbrown82/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EE6E19A7-8523-48E9-A74D-C942CD69CC21.jpg.html)

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o220/afbrown82/Mobile%20Uploads/C78BD392-CDA9-4E1E-85CE-ABC784CC4E1E.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/afbrown82/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C78BD392-CDA9-4E1E-85CE-ABC784CC4E1E.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GatsbyIII on 22 December 2015, 09:12
Forgiven  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sokkia on 22 December 2015, 19:44
Sorry my pics went in a post all on there own  :smiley:

But good excuse to post again - not that it looks like that now. Needs cleaning big style, just haven't had chance yet with weather, work and xmas etc

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276200.msg2524450#msg2524450

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151119_081523%20600_zps3j5kplpp.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151119_081523%20600_zps3j5kplpp.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151119_081551%20600_zpsyjx32d7y.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151119_081551%20600_zpsyjx32d7y.jpg.html)

(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r632/sokkia23/20151119_081534%20600_zps6pfgyf95.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/sokkia23/media/20151119_081534%20600_zps6pfgyf95.jpg.html)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JakeF on 19 January 2016, 20:39
Picked up my R Estate on Saturday! I'll let the pictures do the talking...

(http://s26.postimg.org/rwml4i6kl/Photo_16_01_2016_15_25_38.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/rwml4i6kl/)(http://s26.postimg.org/6o8wn2s3p/Photo_16_01_2016_15_08_08.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6o8wn2s3p/)(http://s26.postimg.org/y1iovko1x/Photo_16_01_2016_15_12_52.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/y1iovko1x/)

(http://s26.postimg.org/4avk9t32d/Photo_16_01_2016_15_25_54.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4avk9t32d/)(http://s26.postimg.org/8hbtbedad/Photo_16_01_2016_15_06_59.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8hbtbedad/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GM on 05 February 2016, 22:50
Collected it yesterday! Very happy indeed  :grin: Really pleased with the colour, think it really shows off the red stripe! Had a horrible drive home in rush hour traffic on the M60 / M62, but made it back in one piece. Not a lot of fun driving a brand new car in the dark in rush hour, but we survived unscathed. Looking forward to getting to know it better over the weekend, but loving it so far.

(http://i.imgur.com/VrBarTQ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jFHsHlC.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 05 February 2016, 23:36
Looking good  :cool:
Reflex Silver would be my next choice if I were to go for another Mk7 !!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kalimon on 09 February 2016, 18:44
That is gorgeous!
Great choice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: isleaiw on 16 February 2016, 14:27
Picked up my R Estate on Saturday! I'll let the pictures do the talking...

(http://s26.postimg.org/rwml4i6kl/Photo_16_01_2016_15_25_38.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/rwml4i6kl/)(http://s26.postimg.org/6o8wn2s3p/Photo_16_01_2016_15_08_08.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6o8wn2s3p/)(http://s26.postimg.org/y1iovko1x/Photo_16_01_2016_15_12_52.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/y1iovko1x/)

(http://s26.postimg.org/4avk9t32d/Photo_16_01_2016_15_25_54.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4avk9t32d/)(http://s26.postimg.org/8hbtbedad/Photo_16_01_2016_15_06_59.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8hbtbedad/)

First estate I have seen on here (apologies if I missed someone's!) - be interested in your thoughts as I need a dog carrier that can also be fun when I want, makes me feel good when in it and isnt huge! I dongt do mega miles anymore so can cope with the mpg if the car ticks the boxes....

Ian
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Wo-Wo on 18 February 2016, 08:41
Followed an R estate last night, looked great, just a shame they deleted the rear LED's.

I'll never understand the VW design team???
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 18 February 2016, 08:58
Followed an R estate last night, looked great, just a shame they deleted the rear LED's.

I'll never understand the VW design team???

^^ Exactly. Such a shame. It's one of the design features I love most about the GTI/D/R range. To be honest, it's a big turn-off for me ordering an R Wagon.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: isleaiw on 18 February 2016, 13:07
Followed an R estate last night, looked great, just a shame they deleted the rear LED's.

I'll never understand the VW design team???

i imagine it is to do with likely sales volumes of estate v hatch...

besides I cant see the rear lights when driving it - I currently have an Audi with dynamic indicators - they still surprise me when I unlock it as I forget I have them. I am thinking it would be same with LED rears if I get an R wagon......
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jt184 on 14 March 2016, 15:05
Got my new GTD in Carbon Grey on March 1st - absolutely loving it so far!

Gave it a clean this weekend and finished it off with some Auto Finesse Glisten which gave it a lovely deep shine!

(http://s12.postimg.org/q3ewc9lvh/1383046_10208916561417097_1788124787683043808_n.jpg)
(http://s14.postimg.org/qolg7upk1/Pic_1.jpg)
(http://s10.postimg.org/gw8j38go9/Pic_2.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kalimon on 14 March 2016, 16:56
Picked up my GTI this afternoon 14 March
Performance Pack
Carbon grey
Dynaudio
Rear view camera
High beam assist
Car net app
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 21 March 2016, 19:34
Got my new GTD in Carbon Grey on March 1st - absolutely loving it so far!

Gave it a clean this weekend and finished it off with some Auto Finesse Glisten which gave it a lovely deep shine!


Looking great! Superb colour too...though I am biased  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Justfaffing on 28 March 2016, 10:51
Not the best photo but here's my new GTI a few days after collection this month and fresh from a Gtechnic detail:

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/deeper225/Golf/IMG_6942_zpsscgdmjeu.jpg)[/URL (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/deeper225/media/Golf/IMG_6942_zpsscgdmjeu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JBirchy on 31 March 2016, 13:03
^^ Great spec, nicely done!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Justfaffing on 04 April 2016, 08:52
^^ Great spec, nicely done!

Thanks, well chuffed with it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CARMAD KEV on 10 April 2016, 22:17
Arrived last wednesday and so far has had the iron x treatment Thursday, Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel Thursday, Clayed Saturday, washed every day with turtle wax car wash and today had some 3 in 1 tcut black polish applied and then finished off with meguiars quik detailer mist & wipe spray and some Autoglym tyre dressing.

Quite pleased with the finish.




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http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/kevinrichardson1/media/P1070102_zpst1tcrbp0.jpg.html
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mr GTD on 11 April 2016, 15:08
^^^ Here you go Kev...I'm sure James(Jimble) could put this in your post if you so wish!  :wink:
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r641/kevinrichardson1/P1070111_zpsdt59fu65.jpg)
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r641/kevinrichardson1/P1070110_zpsqn5pa6l1.jpg)
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r641/kevinrichardson1/P1070107_zpspbn8prlr.jpg)
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r641/kevinrichardson1/P1070106_zpskgbakwdv.jpg)
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r641/kevinrichardson1/P1070103_zpsxhahasdp.jpg)
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r641/kevinrichardson1/P1070100_zpsl4l5xlue.jpg)
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r641/kevinrichardson1/P1070099_zpsyjezvilu.jpg)
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r641/kevinrichardson1/P1070102_zpst1tcrbp0.jpg)

Nice job, looks stunning!!  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: chris1h on 16 April 2016, 15:07
Not the best photo but here's my new GTI a few days after collection this month and fresh from a Gtechnic detail:

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/deeper225/Golf/IMG_6942_zpsscgdmjeu.jpg)[/URL
 (http://s18.photobucket.com/user/deeper225/media/Golf/IMG_6942_zpsscgdmjeu.jpg.html)

what g techniq did you get done mate?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 03 May 2016, 17:33
After picking my non PP GTi manual up on friday we went for a 270 mile round trip on the sunday I must say the car performs effortlessly well chuffed with the Gti choice pleasure to drive comfy was a little wary of the 35 profile iv had 45s and wife's Scirocco is on 40s but no problems at all motorways A & B roads taken with ease and 37.5 mpg to boot at average 70mph with a couple of planted bursts  :whistle: :whistle: she is well equipped and no aches and pains the ACC is great too iv had cruise control before and got it on my truck but the adaptive cc is way better lol.

Anyways just a couple of pics after a good wash n dry lol... :whistle:

(http://s32.postimg.org/z08ee5s0h/2016_05_02_16_30_04.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/z08ee5s0h/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/jl6w00nwx/2016_05_02_16_33_14.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/jl6w00nwx/)

(http://s32.postimg.org/nnhu50175/2016_05_02_16_32_08.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/nnhu50175/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 04 May 2016, 07:46
Car at dealership but not being collected until later this month when the wife's new car arrives. Anyway here it is as the dealership

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7786/26782371036_e91c40b1e8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GNEDPS)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7080/26782370956_b330b8655e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GNEDNu)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7512/26201822724_6998cc489d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FVnc3d)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/26713475622_83fac38e5c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GGzxBU)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: buddfridge on 04 May 2016, 14:54
Picked mine up saturday gti pp manual, unwashed so did the prep work myself, change from a gt86

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000183_zpsjuvded1t.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000183_zpsjuvded1t.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000217_zpscaqzmjpf.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000217_zpscaqzmjpf.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000393_zpswebtdapp.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000393_zpswebtdapp.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000401_zpssqkoptrw.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000401_zpssqkoptrw.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/077_zps0izypqzw.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/077_zps0izypqzw.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/080_zpspdfuu2lx.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/080_zpspdfuu2lx.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/085_zpsstj6ayye.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/085_zpsstj6ayye.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 04 May 2016, 15:05
Looks stunning congrats  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 04 May 2016, 15:56
Picked mine up saturday gti pp manual, unwashed so did the prep work myself, change from a gt86

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000183_zpsjuvded1t.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000183_zpsjuvded1t.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000217_zpscaqzmjpf.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000217_zpscaqzmjpf.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000393_zpswebtdapp.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000393_zpswebtdapp.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000401_zpssqkoptrw.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000401_zpssqkoptrw.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/077_zps0izypqzw.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/077_zps0izypqzw.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/080_zpspdfuu2lx.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/080_zpspdfuu2lx.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/085_zpsstj6ayye.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/085_zpsstj6ayye.jpg.html)

I quite like the GT86 but it was too unpractical for me. Be interested in your opinion of a comparison with your GTI which by the way looks great! Hope you enjoy it :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: PompeyFC1972 on 04 May 2016, 20:35
Picked mine up saturday gti pp manual, unwashed so did the prep work myself, change from a gt86

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000183_zpsjuvded1t.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000183_zpsjuvded1t.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000217_zpscaqzmjpf.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000217_zpscaqzmjpf.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000393_zpswebtdapp.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000393_zpswebtdapp.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/P1000401_zpssqkoptrw.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/P1000401_zpssqkoptrw.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/077_zps0izypqzw.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/077_zps0izypqzw.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/080_zpspdfuu2lx.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/080_zpspdfuu2lx.jpg.html)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b627/buddfridgeman/085_zpsstj6ayye.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/buddfridgeman/media/085_zpsstj6ayye.jpg.html)

Very nice, really like the red badges against the black. Be interested in what products you used in your prep work?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: buddfridge on 05 May 2016, 06:42
Hi, I first snowfoamed the car twice, then a rinsed , two gentle washes , rinsed,then used tar remover, two more washes,a gentle dry,diamond brite, wash n dry,then auto gleam.....next is ironx,and then some Dodo Juice Supernatural Hybrid Car Sealant Wax,and last glass cleaner.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASKendrew on 11 May 2016, 10:49
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 11 May 2016, 11:08
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:

Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASKendrew on 11 May 2016, 11:10
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:

Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps  :whistle:

Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 11 May 2016, 11:23
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:

Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps  :whistle:

Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:
I don't know which insurance company your with but all I had to do was ring mine give them my new reg number pay £24 fees lol then that's it got my new documents within 10 mins via email... ( Admiral) then when my current insurance is up in October just renews with the Gti... :laugh: :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: p3asa on 11 May 2016, 11:55
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:

Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps  :whistle:

Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:

That seems a bit odd. So in effect you can't change cars mid policy??  I'd bin them. Our insurance company changes cars for free and I do this with the courtesy cars if the dealer are wanting to charge £15 for their own insurance.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASKendrew on 11 May 2016, 12:08
Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:

Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps  :whistle:

Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:
I don't know which insurance company your with but all I had to do was ring mine give them my new reg number pay £24 fees lol then that's it got my new documents within 10 mins via email... ( Admiral) then when my current insurance is up in October just renews with the Gti... :laugh: :whistle:

Just a quick question for all you guys who recently picked up your cars. Did VW offer any form of 'drive away' insurance? :smiley:

Its nor so much offered but if you ask as I did they will cover you for 5 days giving time to sort your own out... hope that helps  :whistle:

Brilliant thank you. My insurance won't let me change my vehicle on the policy so need a means of getting it home before I can sort it. :smiley:

That seems a bit odd. So in effect you can't change cars mid policy??  I'd bin them. Our insurance company changes cars for free and I do this with the courtesy cars if the dealer are wanting to charge £15 for their own insurance.

Yup. Because my last car was a Beetle and was organised through Herts Insurance (broker who specialise in modded cars) on a 'Beetle' only policy, they say without cancelling and taking out a new policy I am unable to change my car. Typical when I'm into the last two months - which due to paying a big deposit upfront I don't have any more monthly payments. So yeah...stuck in a rut for when the car comes, the policy doesn't lapse until the 28th July either...:undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: m19ads on 11 May 2016, 16:44
The day finally arrived and here it is! (First try at photos hope it works!)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image.png) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.png.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: m19ads on 11 May 2016, 16:45
Once this weather sorts itself out will give it a proper clean and get some decent pics! 50 mile drive home and loved every second of it even though could barely see for rain/spray!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASKendrew on 11 May 2016, 17:35
The day finally arrived and here it is! (First try at photos hope it works!)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image.png) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.png.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg.html)

Looks bloody lovely mate :wink:! Bet you're well chuffed.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kalimon on 11 May 2016, 18:50
Looks a lot better than my handover.
Mine was in the car park with every single piece of protective material still attached ( at my request ).
It was more like doing a drug deal than a car purchase :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Damion on 11 May 2016, 19:23
looks awesome.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SCOTTE on 11 May 2016, 19:48
Looks lovely are those rear tints the standard ones or the darker option please?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: m19ads on 11 May 2016, 22:11
Looks a lot better than my handover.
Mine was in the car park with every single piece of protective material still attached ( at my request ).
It was more like doing a drug deal than a car purchase :laugh:

Lol I did ask for the same as you but sadly was too late. Luckily having snow foamed and cleaned tonight the paint looks very good!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: m19ads on 11 May 2016, 22:13
Looks lovely are those rear tints the standard ones or the darker option please?

Thanks! Just standard tints. Thought after we ordered that perhaps should have gone for the tints but must say they are very dark as standard and in very glad we didn't get them done!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: m19ads on 11 May 2016, 22:13
looks awesome.

Thanks 👍
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 13 May 2016, 10:37
The day finally arrived and here it is! (First try at photos hope it works!)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image.png) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.png.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg.html)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/m19ads/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg) (http://s874.photobucket.com/user/m19ads/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg.html)

Congrats Ads lookin well don't forget use a mitt  to clean the insides of ur rims WILL save you cutting your hands caus those back plates are sharp.... :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 18 May 2016, 07:59
Posted over in the Detailing forum, but my new GTD was collected on Saturday (along with the wife's new Polo Blue GT).

A few sample photos:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/26976839251_0d8119576d_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/H6RmvK](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/26976839461_8d295a7a97_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/H6RmAe](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/26976839721_7d4e4e14e7_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUsx6](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7721/27045344035_b062b18668_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUsW2](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7769/27045345365_41d2a2c20a_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUt58](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/27045345835_2e43c9af17_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6Rms8)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASKendrew on 18 May 2016, 23:10
Posted over in the Detailing forum, but my new GTD was collected on Saturday (along with the wife's new Polo Blue GT).

A few sample photos:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/26976839251_0d8119576d_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/H6RmvK](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/26976839461_8d295a7a97_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/H6RmAe](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/26976839721_7d4e4e14e7_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUsx6](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7721/27045344035_b062b18668_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUsW2](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7769/27045345365_41d2a2c20a_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUt58](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/27045345835_2e43c9af17_b.jpg)
 (https://flic.kr/p/H6Rms8)

Looks bloody lovely mate! Getting me excited for my GTI in that colour :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 19 May 2016, 09:01
Thanks bud. It's a great colour to be sure, and such a change from a couple of white cars (a colour I still like).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snooze on 19 May 2016, 19:18
Posted over in the Detailing forum, but my new GTD was collected on Saturday (along with the wife's new Polo Blue GT).

A few sample photos:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/26976839251_0d8119576d_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/H6RmvK](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/26976839461_8d295a7a97_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/H6RmAe](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/26976839721_7d4e4e14e7_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUsx6](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7721/27045344035_b062b18668_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUsW2](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7769/27045345365_41d2a2c20a_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HcUt58](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/27045345835_2e43c9af17_b.jpg)
 (https://flic.kr/p/H6Rms8)

OMG!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mjh_056 on 20 May 2016, 11:41
Posted over in the Detailing forum, but my new GTD was collected on Saturday (along with the wife's new Polo Blue GT).

A few sample photos:


Love the CSG and would have likely ordered it on the R over the Lapiz and those photos really show it off to its fullest and when add in the red calipers and Santiago its a really good looking combination.

If did not have an R itch to scratch thats likely the exact specification that would have chose myself on the GTD
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 21 May 2016, 16:13
Congrats and welcome 😆 loving your choices but then again im bias lol... :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mezzer123 on 24 May 2016, 19:38
Hi all,

At last it's been delivered, and after a couple of hours on the outside in the blazing sun, this is what he/she(haven't decided yet) looks like

And what a car if I dare say



(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h59/Merril_Bailey/IMG_1296_zps8hknohkh.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/Merril_Bailey/media/IMG_1296_zps8hknohkh.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h59/Merril_Bailey/d93fbece-402d-4a77-84f3-5de18404ae7e_zpswgpzcsl9.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/Merril_Bailey/media/d93fbece-402d-4a77-84f3-5de18404ae7e_zpswgpzcsl9.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h59/Merril_Bailey/b3d1c9d1-987a-4c6d-9312-0e3567c11ff7_zpsb4mtdwcq.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/Merril_Bailey/media/b3d1c9d1-987a-4c6d-9312-0e3567c11ff7_zpsb4mtdwcq.jpg.html)
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h59/Merril_Bailey/IMG_1297_zpstec2gd7y.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/Merril_Bailey/media/IMG_1297_zpstec2gd7y.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SCOTTE on 24 May 2016, 20:23
Thanks for posting That looks amazing, after seeing that think im going to go for that colour looks lovely.

Are those the Darker tints? what do you think of it, better than you expected?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mezzer123 on 24 May 2016, 21:47
Hi Scottie, yes it's the 90% tints, and yes better than I thought it would look, very pleased overall
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 25 May 2016, 12:09
Hi Scottie, yes it's the 90% tints, and yes better than I thought it would look, very pleased overall

Congrats and yeah wot a car and the colour is amazing then again I am bias lol  :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mezzer123 on 25 May 2016, 13:44
Hi Scottie, yes it's the 90% tints, and yes better than I thought it would look, very pleased overall

Congrats and yeah wot a car and the colour is amazing then again I am bias lol  :whistle: :whistle:

Besides the tints we have the same car, and I agree also (like you I am biased also)!!!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: linc-dub on 26 May 2016, 12:36
A fellow CG with Mudflaps all round - enjoy.  And I bet the Mudflap haters didn't even notice because they blend in so well on a CG car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mezzer123 on 27 May 2016, 06:44
A fellow CG with Mudflaps all round - enjoy.  And I bet the Mudflap haters didn't even notice because they blend in so well on a CG car!

Well spotted that man!!!!

And yes you don't notice them, everyone who has seen it in the flesh have also not noticed,
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 27 May 2016, 12:24
A fellow CG with Mudflaps all round - enjoy.  And I bet the Mudflap haters didn't even notice because they blend in so well on a CG car!

Well spotted that man!!!!

And yes you don't notice them, everyone who has seen it in the flesh have also not noticed,

I also don't mind the flaps I knew I was putting spacers on so they protect the bodywork as much as without the spacers that was my thinking anyways but yeah they do blend well very discreet  :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 02 June 2016, 20:22
Looking at July delivery now - very different timescales from my 2013 GTI order  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jamrolu on 05 June 2016, 09:24
New arrival! Delivered successfully on 3rd June - very happy owner!  :laugh:
Carbon Grey, Performance Pack, Tech Pack, Santiagos.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1561733/Golf%20GTI%20Forum/20160603-DSCF8300.jpeg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1561733/Golf%20GTI%20Forum/20160603-DSCF8311.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 07 June 2016, 11:11
Love the Carbon Grey, nice spec  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASKendrew on 09 June 2016, 01:06
New arrival! Delivered successfully on 3rd June - very happy owner!  :laugh:
Carbon Grey, Performance Pack, Tech Pack, Santiagos.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1561733/Golf%20GTI%20Forum/20160603-DSCF8300.jpeg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1561733/Golf%20GTI%20Forum/20160603-DSCF8311.jpg)

That looks awesome :shocked:! So stocked for mine to arrive.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 09 June 2016, 12:15
New arrival! Delivered successfully on 3rd June - very happy owner!  :laugh:
Carbon Grey, Performance Pack, Tech Pack, Santiagos.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1561733/Golf%20GTI%20Forum/20160603-DSCF8300.jpeg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1561733/Golf%20GTI%20Forum/20160603-DSCF8311.jpg)

That looks awesome :shocked:! So stocked for mine to arrive.

Patience is a virtue  lol says the the guy who's Gti was sat on Grimsby docks 1.5 hrs away for over a week lol... :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Running Man on 10 June 2016, 20:39
Very nice.   :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASKendrew on 11 June 2016, 02:08
New arrival! Delivered successfully on 3rd June - very happy owner!  :laugh:
Carbon Grey, Performance Pack, Tech Pack, Santiagos.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1561733/Golf%20GTI%20Forum/20160603-DSCF8300.jpeg)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1561733/Golf%20GTI%20Forum/20160603-DSCF8311.jpg)

That looks awesome :shocked:! So stocked for mine to arrive.

Patience is a vitus lol says the the guy who's Gti was sat on Grimsby docks 1.5 hrs away for over a week lol... :whistle:

Haha mine was the same. Sat at Grimsby for just under a week (only needed to go to Doncaster)! Arrived at the dealers yesterday so I'll be picking it up on Tuesday. Can't wait! :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jamrolu on 21 June 2016, 08:25
I was very lucky, I only ordered the car on 28th May and the exact spec I wanted was already on a boat, so I collected on 3rd June. I'm not very good with waiting so it all worked out well  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 24 June 2016, 19:08
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0232_zpsedtsgkjf.jpg)

Only the one pic as the moment it came out of the dealers showroom the heavens opened, but first impressions on the short drive home are I love it!!!  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snooze on 24 June 2016, 20:04
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0232_zpsedtsgkjf.jpg)

Only the one pic as the moment it came out of the dealers showroom the heavens opened, but first impressions on the short drive home are I love it!!!  :cool:

Wow!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gtiless on 24 June 2016, 20:16
(http://i1305.photobucket.com/albums/s544/Raffe74/IMG_0232_zpsedtsgkjf.jpg)

Only the one pic as the moment it came out of the dealers showroom the heavens opened, but first impressions on the short drive home are I love it!!!  :cool:

Wow!

Ill second that-double wow!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 24 June 2016, 20:59
Wow, wow, wow!   :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 24 June 2016, 22:11
Congrats Raffe, looks brilliant. Backs up my thinking to go for a silver R. Just need time to get a DSG car for an extended test drive.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ASKendrew on 25 June 2016, 01:12
The R looks awesome in Silver dude! :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 25 June 2016, 05:26
Thanks all for you kind comments  :smiley:

I can't wait to get it out of the garage and have a proper play with all the tech, have a decent drive and if the weather stays dry get it cleaned and properly waxed.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kalimon on 25 June 2016, 07:41
That's my new favourite R colour, looks incredible :drool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gtiless on 25 June 2016, 08:37
That's my new favourite R colour, looks incredible :drool:

Yes, I agree,I think that pic has made my mind up which colour to pick when I am ready to order an R.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 25 June 2016, 09:10
That's my new favourite R colour, looks incredible :drool:

Yes, I agree,I think that pic has made my mind up which colour to pick when I am ready to order an R.

Silver could get more popular now, that's the colour I will go for when I am ready to order with the Prets.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Iwanejko on 26 June 2016, 19:47
Delivered on friday :) 7 miles on the clock.
Bogo spec (on lease) GTI DSG
Very happy  :grin: :grin:

(https://i.imgur.com/q6jbitB.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iandjm on 28 June 2016, 12:41
It's arrived

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/iandjm/Mobile%20Uploads/image.png) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/iandjm/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.png.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 28 June 2016, 18:35
 :cool: :cool:

When's collection day?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iandjm on 28 June 2016, 18:44
:cool: :cool:

When's collection day?

Tomorrow (Wednesday) 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: iandjm on 29 June 2016, 18:43
(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/iandjm/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/iandjm/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpeg.html)
(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/iandjm/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/iandjm/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.jpeg.html)
(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af115/iandjm/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/iandjm/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 29 June 2016, 19:33
Nice  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snooze on 01 July 2016, 20:34
Cheeky!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Misterp on 02 July 2016, 22:44
Raffe that looks good in silver. Regret going limestone grey. It was that or reflex silver. I can still change and may do so.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 10 July 2016, 10:16
Raffe that looks good in silver. Regret going limestone grey. It was that or reflex silver. I can still change and may do so.
We test drove an LSG R which I liked but not with the Cadiz alloys, with the Prets I think it looks fab but they weren't on our spec list.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Cossieian on 10 July 2016, 14:18
My LSG R I collected yesterday :smiley:
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/95B9E7D7-B755-47FB-AE94-4324E62D1DFA.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/95B9E7D7-B755-47FB-AE94-4324E62D1DFA.jpg.html)
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/mccanno1/Golf%20R/364F0501-A275-421D-8935-71813D870C8D.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/mccanno1/media/Golf%20R/364F0501-A275-421D-8935-71813D870C8D.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 10 July 2016, 14:50
That looks great on the Pretorias Cossieian, correct door count too. But what happened to the TR?!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Cossieian on 10 July 2016, 15:07
That looks great on the Pretorias Cossieian, correct door count too. But what happened to the TR?!

Fancied a change mate, now I miss my red one :cry: think LSG is a bit too mature for me, gonna phone VW in a few weeks to change :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 10 July 2016, 15:37
That looks great on the Pretorias Cossieian, correct door count too. But what happened to the TR?!

Fancied a change mate, now I miss my red one :cry: think LSG is a bit too mature for me, gonna phone VW in a few weeks to change :laugh:

 :rolleyes:  :grin: Seriously though, do you think this one will make it to it's first service with you? I must say I do admire your attitude, why not change regularly if you can, life is too short.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Cossieian on 10 July 2016, 16:54
That looks great on the Pretorias Cossieian, correct door count too. But what happened to the TR?!

Fancied a change mate, now I miss my red one :cry: think LSG is a bit too mature for me, gonna phone VW in a few weeks to change :laugh:

 :rolleyes:  :grin: Seriously though, do you think this one will make it to it's first service with you? I must say I do admire your attitude, why not change regularly if you can, life is too short.

We will have to say, although my last words to the dealer before I departed were if he was to get another R in with nice Spec to give me a call lol
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 10 July 2016, 20:21
You being serious :huh: :huh:

Think it looks fantastic with the Pret's/3dr combo  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Cossieian on 10 July 2016, 20:55
You being serious :huh: :huh:

Think it looks fantastic with the Pret's/3dr combo  :cool: :cool:

No I'm just kidding mate, I'll leave it a few months instead :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 11 July 2016, 06:40
I am going to book mark your posts so I can show my wife there's always someone worse than me  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wesbar on 31 August 2016, 11:26
Had to pop round the dealers yesterday to sort some bits and bobs out. My car was in the showroom. Pickup tomorrow so will get some more pics up over weekend. Excited is not the word!

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah195/wesbar99/Golf%20GTI_zpsxftfvzds.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/wesbar99/media/Golf%20GTI_zpsxftfvzds.jpg.html)


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kelvyn29 on 31 August 2016, 15:37
 :cool:
WOW Wesbar that is a seriously good looking car, starting to wish I had opted for Carbon Grey now  :undecided:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 01 September 2016, 21:10
Had to pop round the dealers yesterday to sort some bits and bobs out. My car was in the showroom. Pickup tomorrow so will get some more pics up over weekend. Excited is not the word!

(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah195/wesbar99/Golf%20GTI_zpsxftfvzds.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/wesbar99/media/Golf%20GTI_zpsxftfvzds.jpg.html)


Hadwins!! My dealership too, my GTI is still on there forecourt atm although they've knocked £500 off now. :-X
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wesbar on 02 September 2016, 20:42
Hi Jimble. When do you pick yours up and how did you got another £500off?  When I picked mine up, there was another silver GTI in the showroom. Was that yours?

Unfortunately, mine had a very faint scratch on the rear which I have to take back to get sorted. It's very faint and you can only see it from certain angles but Hadwins have been great though and have given me 3 years free servicing for the trouble so cant grumble.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wesbar on 03 September 2016, 07:57
:cool:
WOW Wesbar that is a seriously good looking car, starting to wish I had opted for Carbon Grey now  :undecided:

Thanks. What coulor have you gone for?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: evo GT on 03 September 2016, 10:57
Sorry to be leaving the GTi club, but had a itch for a pair of extra exhaust pipes  :wink:

(http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a443/evo_GT/IMG_0699_700_Photographic_zpsn5dkug6f.jpg) (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/evo_GT/media/IMG_0699_700_Photographic_zpsn5dkug6f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SCOTTE on 03 September 2016, 11:53
That does look very nice, water is beading well too, looks like the rear of Sinclair in Bridgend?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kelvyn29 on 03 September 2016, 15:27
:cool:
WOW Wesbar that is a seriously good looking car, starting to wish I had opted for Carbon Grey now  :undecided:

Thanks. What coulor have you gone for?

Pure white, budget could not stretch to oryx white, i like the GTi in red but my current car the gti is to replace is red, other colour was knight blue.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wesbar on 03 September 2016, 18:01
Sorry to be leaving the GTi club, but had a itch for a pair of extra exhaust pipes  :wink:

Nice car. Wish they offered that colour on the GTI. Seems that loads of people start off with the GTI and end up with an R. Hopefully I don't get the urge!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wesbar on 03 September 2016, 18:04

Pure white, budget could not stretch to oryx white, i like the GTi in red but my current car the gti is to replace is red, other colour was knight blue.
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:cool:
WOW Wesbar that is a seriously good looking car, starting to wish I had opted for Carbon Grey now  :undecided:

Thanks. What coulor have you gone for?

Pure white, budget could not stretch to oryx white, i like the GTi in red but my current car the gti is to replace is red, other colour was knight blue.

Get some pics up. I do like the white cars as it makes the trim stand out out more but my missus has a hatred for white cars for some reson and i'll never be allowed one  :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wesbar on 03 September 2016, 18:08
Few more pics.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/wesbar/Golf%20GTI%20Front.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/wesbar/media/Golf%20GTI%20Front.jpg.html)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/wesbar/Golf%20GTI%20Rear.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/wesbar/media/Golf%20GTI%20Rear.jpg.html)

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/wesbar/Golf%20GTI%20Behind.jpg) (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/wesbar/media/Golf%20GTI%20Behind.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jimble on 03 September 2016, 19:36
Hi Jimble. When do you pick yours up and how did you got another £500off?  When I picked mine up, there was another silver GTI in the showroom. Was that yours?

Unfortunately, mine had a very faint scratch on the rear which I have to take back to get sorted. It's very faint and you can only see it from certain angles but Hadwins have been great though and have given me 3 years free servicing for the trouble so cant grumble.

I've recently picked up a new Tiguan but traded a silver GTI in which is still sat waiting for a new owner. :cry: i honestly cannot fault Hadwins! I travel 150 miles to deal with them, Ian Aplin was the guy i've dealt with over the years however he's in a managerial role now, i've had a couple of quite serious issues with VW's but Hadwins have been exceptional.

Congrats on the new GTI! I really, really miss mine!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jdm owner on 08 October 2016, 16:36
Hi, peeps.

Came over from the dark side, had owned loads of jdm motors from Juke Nismo to the 350z, Type R's

My missis had a mk2 scirocco that was due a service, so booked in to the local dealers. After dropping the motor off seen in the distance a white Golf, so decided to have a wander over, to find a white Gti PP
For sale.
5 days later test drive done, px the rocco. 😄

Will get some pics up in a mo...
Looking forward to future meets
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wantmygti on 28 October 2016, 14:43
That looks awesome, a couple too many doors perhaps, but stunning.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: saigonmark on 28 October 2016, 22:43
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r22/markbroo/IMG_0307_zpsvugs3nwy.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/markbroo/media/IMG_0307_zpsvugs3nwy.jpg.html)

Picked up today  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wesbar on 29 October 2016, 20:09
Very nice. Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hertsman on 02 November 2016, 15:11
Had a week now   :smiley:


Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: boydeee on 02 November 2016, 20:41
Had a week now   :smiley:

Love the way Lapiz changes in the different lights  :cool:



Looking great! Enjoy  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rwleigh on 26 December 2016, 15:13
My new clubsport not looking quite as clean as it did wen I picked it up from the dealer.  :whistle:

British winter roads to blame...

(http://www.rwleigh.com/clubsport.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 26 December 2016, 15:31
How you finding the new car ?  Am seeking reassurances it is worth the extra £10k over a nearly new Gti PP !!

Really interested to know if the interior feels special .. Especially if you have bucket seats ..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rwleigh on 26 December 2016, 17:30
How you finding the new car ?  Am seeking reassurances it is worth the extra £10k over a nearly new Gti PP !!

Really interested to know if the interior feels special .. Especially if you have bucket seats ..

Is it worth an extra £10k? Probably not but only you can decide that. I don't have the bucket seats but I do really like the interior, it's a nice place to be. Just think of the exclusivity value over the normal GTI PP...  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: drisser on 26 December 2016, 18:43
Glad u are liking it, and you can't put a price on exclusivity !!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 26 December 2016, 19:50
Glad u are liking it, and you can't put a price on exclusivity !!

You can, about £10k more than standard!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 March 2017, 14:18
Collected the car today, all was looking well.

And then I noticed swirl marks and this.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0166_zpsywhxc95w.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0166_zpsywhxc95w.jpg.html)

The dealer has said that they will pay to rectify so can't really fault them.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 01 March 2017, 14:34
Looks good, aside from the scratch and dealer inflicted swirls. Hope it didn't spoil the experience of collecting your new car and that it'll soon be looking as it should.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 01 March 2017, 17:33
Looks good, aside from the scratch and dealer inflicted swirls. Hope it didn't spoil the experience of collecting your new car and that it'll soon be looking as it should.

Really happy with the colour choice. It looks fantastic in the sunlight although it is covered in dust already. I am going to get it detailed later and whatever it costs extra to sort out the scratch and swirling they will pay. I can feel the glue along parts of the places where the covers were.

The guy that prepared the car was called out to meet me and he said it was normal and that he doesn't use the same SPONGE one the new cars that he uses on the used cars and he changes the sponge every month :rolleyes:

I advised him of the two bucket method and he looked at me as if I had two heads. When he went the manager told me that his English wasn't that good.

Forgot a photo from the front quarter.

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0164_zpsk98frzq7.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0164_zpsk98frzq7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 01 March 2017, 18:35
I don't suppose we should be surprised that they use a sponge and the one bucket method on new cars, but it's really disappointing they do. Hope the dealer's as good as their word and a detailer of your choice sorts it to your satisfaction at the dealer's expense.

My car goes into the dealer for it's first service on Friday. They'll be instructed NOT to clean my car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mr GTD on 02 March 2017, 07:02
Collected the car today, all was looking well

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/IMG_0168_zpsp1wdt0ih.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/IMG_0168_zpsp1wdt0ih.jpg.html)

Congratulations Mr I wanted a GTI on the new arrival, sorry to Hear about the mishap and hope the solution will be satisfactory.

The car looks stunning! :cool:

My own collection went as smooth as. I've started putting the bits I brought on my car and I will finish the rest today and then post up my own pics later.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTDING on 15 March 2017, 17:57
Looking for a new arrival!? Inchcape in Bolton have a reduced by nearly £5000, Golf R estate in white. Also a reduced Golf GTI ClubSport 5 door, also in white. Both brand new and real lovely looking! :drool:
Don't work for them, but just use them, as they are a good dealer so far.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 March 2017, 20:30
Looking for a new arrival!? Inchcape in Bolton have a reduced by nearly £5000, Golf R estate in white. Also a reduced Golf GTI ClubSport 5 door, also in white. Both brand new and real lovely looking! :drool:
Don't work for them, but just use them, as they are a good dealer so far.

They should be closer to 10k off list for the R.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 31 March 2017, 20:25
Evening all. Just picked up my new Clubsport today. Really love it. Just traded in my Audi S3 sportback after just over 3 years of ownership. I have one question if anyone can answer. Is there supposed to be a red strip light on the inside of the door panel and a red gti light on the door kick plate? Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Carbon VW on 31 March 2017, 21:29
Congratulations!! If it's a clubsport as you say then no is the answer !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 31 March 2017, 21:42
Thank you. My father in law has a pp gti and noticed it on his, looked quite smart. Do you know what the reason is for not having it? I picked up basic spec white 5 door dsg. It's got a lot more standard stuff than what the S3 had. I will post a pic up once I've read up on how to do it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 31 March 2017, 21:48
Thank you. My father in law has a pp gti and noticed it on his, looked quite smart. Do you know what the reason is for not having it? I picked up basic spec white 5 door dsg. It's got a lot more standard stuff than what the S3 had. I will post a pic up once I've read up on how to do it.

No reason other than VW being tight.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 31 March 2017, 21:50
(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q680/davey-c/IMG_3909_zpspkd150yp.jpg) (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/davey-c/media/IMG_3909_zpspkd150yp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 31 March 2017, 21:53
(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q680/davey-c/IMG_3914_zpsusoxz9fs.jpg) (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/davey-c/media/IMG_3914_zpsusoxz9fs.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 31 March 2017, 21:55
Fair one. It's still a nice place to sit anyway, thanks for the info.👍🏻
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mr GTD on 01 April 2017, 07:11
Looks great  :cool: Congratulations!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 01 April 2017, 09:16
Thank you. I was looking for a basic spec one for a while as well as waiting fir the right time to change the S3. Had it on PCP so worked out well in the end. 😁
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davegixer on 01 April 2017, 20:32
Evening all. Just picked up my new Clubsport today. Really love it. Just traded in my Audi S3 sportback after just over 3 years of ownership. I have one question if anyone can answer. Is there supposed to be a red strip light on the inside of the door panel and a red gti light on the door kick plate? Thanks in advance.

Davey-C, I picked my new CS up yesterday and mine has the red strip light in the doors (I have a 3 door) and the red striplight along the kick plate - but not illuminated 'GTI' on the kick plate.

What a car!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 01 April 2017, 23:28
Davegixer. That's pretty random then. I have seen a few pics and vids on YouTube of cars that have the strip light and kick plate so don't know why mine hasn't got. Maybe a 3 door thing??? Yea it def a brilliant car. I haven't done many miles yet but going for a drive tomorrow so looking forward to it. Think it's meant to be a nice day.😁
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davegixer on 01 April 2017, 23:48
Davegixer. That's pretty random then. I have seen a few pics and vids on YouTube of cars that have the strip light and kick plate so don't know why mine hasn't got. Maybe a 3 door thing??? Yea it def a brilliant car. I haven't done many miles yet but going for a drive tomorrow so looking forward to it. Think it's meant to be a nice day.😁

Davey I wasn't actually expecting having the lighting, I'd read a lot and like you seen quite a few videos where they don't have it. So it was actually a surprise when I saw it. Random indeed mate!

Enjoy tomorrow, you won't stop grinning, I'll be doing exactly the same  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davegixer on 01 April 2017, 23:49
Davegixer. That's pretty random then. I have seen a few pics and vids on YouTube of cars that have the strip light and kick plate so don't know why mine hasn't got. Maybe a 3 door thing??? Yea it def a brilliant car. I haven't done many miles yet but going for a drive tomorrow so looking forward to it. Think it's meant to be a nice day.😁

Davey I wasn't actually expecting having the lighting, I'd read a lot and like you seen quite a few videos where they don't have it. So it was actually a surprise when I saw it. Random indeed mate!

Enjoy tomorrow, you won't stop grinning, I'll be doing exactly the same  :laugh:

I couldn't have written that any worse, blame the Saturday night booze  :evil:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 02 April 2017, 06:47
 :grin: :grin: :grin: Davegixer I had a few drinks at home last night to mate. Up early with the kids as usual this morning so didn't go mad. Lol maybe the strip light thing is something to do with not having the parts or something?? Ah well, enjoy your drive later mate. I'm looking forward to mine. :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davegixer on 02 April 2017, 09:04
:grin: :grin: :grin: Davegixer I had a few drinks at home last night to mate. Up early with the kids as usual this morning so didn't go mad. Lol maybe the strip light thing is something to do with not having the parts or something?? Ah well, enjoy your drive later mate. I'm looking forward to mine. :grin:

I had a very rare night without the kids and better half, so a few too many beers with a film....rock and roll eh!!

Enjoy your drive mate, let us know how you got on.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 02 April 2017, 16:29
Davegixer that's me back from my day out.  :drool: it's a great car to drive, especially on the country roads. Went shopping with the family so dropped the wife an kids off for while and went for a 10 mile blast on my own. Car handles like it's on rails. So easy to drive, especially with the dsg in sport and using the paddles. Sounds really good on both up and downshift.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: onmeedson on 02 April 2017, 21:12
Just picked up my Clubsport from Barnetts in Dundee and drove the 300 miles back to Cheshire. What a fantastic car!!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 April 2017, 21:38
Just picked up my Clubsport from Barnetts in Dundee and drove the 300 miles back to Cheshire. What a fantastic car!!!

Surely with the nav set to 'no motorways' :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davegixer on 02 April 2017, 22:01
Davegixer that's me back from my day out.  :drool: it's a great car to drive, especially on the country roads. Went shopping with the family so dropped the wife an kids off for while and went for a 10 mile blast on my own. Car handles like it's on rails. So easy to drive, especially with the dsg in sport and using the paddles. Sounds really good on both up and downshift.  :smiley:

Davey-c, pleased to hear you're happy with it. I couldn't agree more, it really comes into its own in the twisties. I had another drive out today, I'm really pleased with it, the DSG is excellent in sport mode, and agreed it sounds great!
I loved my old GTI, but this is another level.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davegixer on 02 April 2017, 22:03
Just picked up my Clubsport from Barnetts in Dundee and drove the 300 miles back to Cheshire. What a fantastic car!!!

That's the test drive nailed then!!
Good to hear you're pleased with it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dervy on 04 May 2017, 12:57
After having a Mk6 and Mk7 GTD I have just taken delivery of a Mk7.5 R. I was going to put a factory order in, but my first rate dealer (Alan Day City) found one at the dock that more or less matched the spec that I wanted - 5 door, DSG, lapiz blue, vienna leather, black prets, black mirror caps, 90%tints, nav pro and DCC. I got the car within 2 weeks of ordering and I'm like a dog with two.....tails! Had I put my own order in I would not have had the nav pro and would have specced Dynaudio, which I had on the Mk7. I was worried that I would miss having that, but in these early stages of ownership I have to confess that the standard system is better than I expected. After 8 years of GTDs, i am really enjoying petrol again, albeit I follow the manuals guidance on running in so have a few hundred miles until I can fully experience what this car has to offer. Just to add to my joy, my insure (LV) refunded me £85, this means the R id £150 a year cheaper to insure than the GTD!!! I have a couple of pics, but can't remember how to post them.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CHB100 on 04 May 2017, 14:07
After having a Mk6 and Mk7 GTD I have just taken delivery of a Mk7.5 R. I was going to put a factory order in, but my first rate dealer (Alan Day City) found one at the dock that more or less matched the spec that I wanted - 5 door, DSG, lapiz blue, vienna leather, black prets, black mirror caps, 90%tints, nav pro and DCC. I got the car within 2 weeks of ordering and I'm like a dog with two.....tails! Had I put my own order in I would not have had the nav pro and would have specced Dynaudio, which I had on the Mk7. I was worried that I would miss having that, but in these early stages of ownership I have to confess that the standard system is better than I expected. After 8 years of GTDs, i am really enjoying petrol again, albeit I follow the manuals guidance on running in so have a few hundred miles until I can fully experience what this car has to offer. Just to add to my joy, my insure (LV) refunded me £85, this means the R id £150 a year cheaper to insure than the GTD!!! I have a couple of pics, but can't remember how to post them.

My R is being delivered next Tuesday, be nice to see some pics. I also need a refresher on adding them. I'm retired with 9+ years no claims and insurance a bit higher than expected at £427 garaged 6k miles etc, my GTI was £260. Still good IMO as value is near £38K!!By the way never quote discounted value to insurers. They take that as gospel! Glad to hear standard audio up to it. Get those pics up soon. Let me know how it's done for next week!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Banbury on 16 May 2017, 19:51
Hi Guys,

I could not find a car in stock with the Adaptice Chassis Control. Ended up with this spec from Marshalls VW: vw.co.uk/s/22gdy

Interested in your views. Anything that it is missing?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: aquanaute on 02 June 2017, 23:02
Finally said goodbye to the Mk5 Gti after 9 years and bought a new toy!!!!!
Had it a week now and starting to get use to the DSG and all the other toys it has.


(http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm331/aquanaute64/Inked20170531_134736_LI.jpg)

(http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm331/aquanaute64/20170525_124356.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: R44MS_K on 05 June 2017, 19:03
Upgraded my daily to a 7R

already started tinkering! Resonator delete and 7.5R facelift dynamic lights fitted!

Spec

LSG
Winter pack
DCC
Backup Camera

(http://i.imgur.com/NNT8iFh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/g2zu8Hm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/u1YSuza.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/nY1mWxX.jpg)

https://youtu.be/fGK5WSrRsb0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 June 2017, 20:05
Looking great, how much was it to retrofit the facelift rear lights?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: R44MS_K on 05 June 2017, 20:15
Thank you!

the lights cost me £600, the adapters 260 Euros but i sold my old lights for £300... :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 June 2017, 20:36
Thank you!

the lights cost me £600, the adapters 260 Euros but i sold my old lights for £300... :cool:

Cool, if I order a facelift car I'll be going in the opposite direction I think as I prefer the style I have now.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 June 2017, 21:07
Thank you!

the lights cost me £600, the adapters 260 Euros but i sold my old lights for £300... :cool:

Cool, if I order a facelift car I'll be going in the opposite direction I think as I prefer the style I have now.

A joke I assume? Why would you want to make a new model look older? The Mk7.5 lights look far better than all the block LEDs on the Mk7.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 June 2017, 21:08
Finally said goodbye to the Mk5 Gti after 9 years and bought a new toy!!!!!
Had it a week now and starting to get use to the DSG and all the other toys it has.


(http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm331/aquanaute64/Inked20170531_134736_LI.jpg)

(http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm331/aquanaute64/20170525_124356.jpg)

That R looks great  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 05 June 2017, 21:32
Thank you!

the lights cost me £600, the adapters 260 Euros but i sold my old lights for £300... :cool:

Cool, if I order a facelift car I'll be going in the opposite direction I think as I prefer the style I have now.

A joke I assume? Why would you want to make a new model look older? The Mk7.5 lights look far better than all the block LEDs on the Mk7.

Actually, no I'm not. I prefer the headlights on the Mk7.5 but the rear lights on the Mk7
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: aquanaute on 05 June 2017, 22:56
Thanks
Had it detailed and ceramic coated today so really shiny now, dealer must have used sand paper when cleaning the amount of scratches on some of the panel.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wantmygti on 17 June 2017, 18:31
Picked up the Clubsport today. Seems things have moved on a little since my Mark 5! Where I used to have to pay for an iPod dock, I now stand accused of having blue teeth, which apparently is nice!

Photos to follow..
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 June 2017, 19:19
Picked up the Clubsport today. Seems things have moved on a little since my Mark 5! Where I used to have to pay for an iPod dock, I now stand accused of having blue teeth, which apparently is nice!

Photos to follow..

Looking forward to the photos.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wantmygti on 18 June 2017, 14:04
Et voila! The wheels and the colour were spot on for me and it has Car Net App, sadly no bucket seats but I can live without them and I suspect VW would of added at least £1k to the price so I'm happy.

Mark 5 GTi was sold via the classified ads on here and will hopefully re-appear with her new owner soon.

I'm not really in to modifying and she seems quick enough! German plates (damn your posts Booth!), audi 12v dummy cover and replacement footrest are about as much as i think is needed. I've only had a chance for a quick wash following a 200 mile drive home, will try and get some sealer on it asap.

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image1_zpsv1rtt0tu.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image1_zpsv1rtt0tu.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image2_zpsaqg5eci0.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image2_zpsaqg5eci0.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image3_zpswztdksoj.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image3_zpswztdksoj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 June 2017, 14:33
Absolutely stunning.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wantmygti on 18 June 2017, 14:41
Absolutely stunning.

Thanks. The styling is much more aggressive in real life vs photos. I hadn't even seen one in the flesh until I collected it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 June 2017, 15:27
Absolutely stunning.

Thanks. The styling is much more aggressive in real life vs photos. I hadn't even seen one in the flesh until I collected it!

Just sent you a pm about your photos.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wantmygti on 18 June 2017, 21:31
Absolutely stunning.

Thanks. The styling is much more aggressive in real life vs photos. I hadn't even seen one in the flesh until I collected it!

Just sent you a pm about your photos.

Sorted, thanks again.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Tamzildj on 19 June 2017, 17:17
Took delivery of my DPB 3 door GTD today. Couldn't be happier with it and it looks so much better in person than any photos I've seen. I really like the Seville alloys too, they look great and the dynaudio system is top drawer and not even run in yet. Ill get some photos up later when I get a chance.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 20:42
Took delivery of my DPB 3 door GTD today. Couldn't be happier with it and it looks so much better in person than any photos I've seen. I really like the Seville alloys too, they look great and the dynaudio system is top drawer and not even run in yet. Ill get some photos up later when I get a chance.

WHERE ARE THE PHOTOS :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Tamzildj on 19 June 2017, 21:13
Is there an easy way to upload from my phone and edit the photos to blank out the plate or will I need my laptop?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Tamzildj on 19 June 2017, 21:40
(https://thumb.ibb.co/e0wqhk/IMG_20170619_WA0035.jpg) (https://ibb.co/e0wqhk) (https://thumb.ibb.co/iD11oQ/IMG_20170619_WA0034.jpg) (https://ibb.co/iD11oQ) (https://thumb.ibb.co/fLmZ8Q/IMG_20170619_WA0033.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fLmZ8Q) (https://thumb.ibb.co/cqJ32k/IMG_20170619_WA0032.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cqJ32k) (https://thumb.ibb.co/k5uza5/IMG_20170619_WA0030.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k5uza5) (https://thumb.ibb.co/gLf5F5/IMAG0591.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gLf5F5) (https://thumb.ibb.co/hrJE8Q/IMAG0602.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hrJE8Q) (https://thumb.ibb.co/bx8E8Q/IMAG0601.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bx8E8Q)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 June 2017, 22:03
Full size.

Looks great but I'm still not sure about the rear lights. Anyone tried the 'Scandinavian' and 4/5 brake lights mod on them?

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/D3349D94-CBE2-4612-98D6-4AB037284FBD_zpshxw1elzq.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/D3349D94-CBE2-4612-98D6-4AB037284FBD_zpshxw1elzq.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/1D999813-A865-4F34-BCE4-CA092B8179BC_zpszqlsq5nt.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/1D999813-A865-4F34-BCE4-CA092B8179BC_zpszqlsq5nt.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/B20FF282-3B1C-4E16-9690-952E6E04D90F_zpsskskivu9.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/B20FF282-3B1C-4E16-9690-952E6E04D90F_zpsskskivu9.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/396A926C-D5F8-4BCB-9585-4E47A679DDA7_zpsyogbcl4z.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/396A926C-D5F8-4BCB-9585-4E47A679DDA7_zpsyogbcl4z.jpg.html)
(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj564/Noghtblue-GTD/E1344DAF-4422-4936-999A-0FB6A4485E5D_zpsstruoimd.jpg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Noghtblue-GTD/media/E1344DAF-4422-4936-999A-0FB6A4485E5D_zpsstruoimd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Tamzildj on 19 June 2017, 22:48
Ah cheers, I'm not very forum savvy. I thought the same initially with the lights as I really like the ones on the 7 but I've really come round to these ones. I'd also be interested in any info on 7.5 coding for Scandinavian. Need to get an ODB ordered and get tinkering!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 20 June 2017, 00:33
The GTD rear end definitely looks better, now that they've put a proper lower valence on it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: S888BRN on 21 June 2017, 00:31
Hullo all! Thought I'd add some photos of my MK7 I got a couple months back.
It's my 7th Golf. Started with a MK5 GT TDI had various GTIs a MK4 and 5 R32.
The car the MK7 replaced was my Edition 30 - the car I've kept the longest.
Anyway - the MK7 is a 5 door manual in Reflex Silver, leather, standard Nav, adaptive cruise and parking sensors. 16k miles and dealer history.
So - pics
(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/D89EB862-C463-41BF-92B3-72EF85813984.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/D89EB862-C463-41BF-92B3-72EF85813984.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/92279D32-C294-4BDB-B4B2-8A9B12C60637.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/92279D32-C294-4BDB-B4B2-8A9B12C60637.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/FF9FA188-D6A9-41B7-8E5A-BF9653DF6AC5.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/FF9FA188-D6A9-41B7-8E5A-BF9653DF6AC5.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/79A3A797-8B91-4E88-8752-CDD9E6C5F0DC.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/79A3A797-8B91-4E88-8752-CDD9E6C5F0DC.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/55555ADD-A907-4DA8-B881-A379B14DEE2F.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/55555ADD-A907-4DA8-B881-A379B14DEE2F.jpg.html)

All the Austins were marked in some way and was bothering my happiness. Haha.
A set of genuine Cadiz came up that were freshly refurbed.

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/825D7E24-D113-4817-85E5-042A4EDE227F.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/825D7E24-D113-4817-85E5-042A4EDE227F.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/C80ACB8B-F055-4245-8680-C28D0C94244C.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/C80ACB8B-F055-4245-8680-C28D0C94244C.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/64090565-631C-4035-9E40-60BB54CBEE71_1.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/64090565-631C-4035-9E40-60BB54CBEE71_1.jpg.html)

(http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz105/breen78/C468A283-DF5C-4998-B863-CABCF6D053D5_1.jpg) (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/breen78/media/C468A283-DF5C-4998-B863-CABCF6D053D5_1.jpg.html)

I was planning posting a couple others but my Photobucket is playing up!
I've no real plans for this - my intention (as always) was to leave this standard. I'm battling myself - it needs lowered! Can't handle the standard height. I'm resisting so far though.
Anyway thanks for looking.

Scott









Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 08:30
Car looks very clean, did you not consider getting the Austins refurbished?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: S888BRN on 21 June 2017, 08:37
Car looks very clean, did you not consider getting the Austins refurbished?
Thanks.
I did but to be honest I'm not a great fan of them. Not an ugly wheel by any means, mind you.
When the Cadiz came up reasonably cheap it kinda made sense.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 June 2017, 08:51
Car looks very clean, did you not consider getting the Austins refurbished?
Thanks.
I did but to be honest I'm not a great fan of them. Not an ugly wheel by any means, mind you.
When the Cadiz came up reasonably cheap it kinda made sense.

Well if your not the biggest fan of the austins then it was a no brainier. Welcome by the way.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Raffe on 23 June 2017, 12:21
Et voila! The wheels and the colour were spot on for me and it has Car Net App, sadly no bucket seats but I can live without them and I suspect VW would of added at least £1k to the price so I'm happy.

Mark 5 GTi was sold via the classified ads on here and will hopefully re-appear with her new owner soon.

I'm not really in to modifying and she seems quick enough! German plates (damn your posts Booth!), audi 12v dummy cover and replacement footrest are about as much as i think is needed. I've only had a chance for a quick wash following a 200 mile drive home, will try and get some sealer on it asap.

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image1_zpsv1rtt0tu.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image1_zpsv1rtt0tu.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image2_zpsaqg5eci0.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image2_zpsaqg5eci0.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image3_zpswztdksoj.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image3_zpswztdksoj.jpg.html)

That is absolutely gorgeous, works really well with the CS black accents and 3dr just looks so much better for a hot hatch.

Reflex silver looks really bland on the regular GTi, but this and the R just seem to work really well.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wantmygti on 23 June 2017, 21:44
Thanks! If I'd bought an R it would of been reflex silver too. In fact the new 7.5 colour palette was a big factor in getting a mark 7 now.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 27 June 2017, 15:23
Et voila! The wheels and the colour were spot on for me and it has Car Net App, sadly no bucket seats but I can live without them and I suspect VW would of added at least £1k to the price so I'm happy.

Mark 5 GTi was sold via the classified ads on here and will hopefully re-appear with her new owner soon.

I'm not really in to modifying and she seems quick enough! German plates (damn your posts Booth!), audi 12v dummy cover and replacement footrest are about as much as i think is needed. I've only had a chance for a quick wash following a 200 mile drive home, will try and get some sealer on it asap.

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image1_zpsv1rtt0tu.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image1_zpsv1rtt0tu.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image2_zpsaqg5eci0.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image2_zpsaqg5eci0.jpg.html)

(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/Nick_Harnett/image3_zpswztdksoj.jpg) (http://s1097.photobucket.com/user/Nick_Harnett/media/image3_zpswztdksoj.jpg.html)

Looks great in Reflex Silver, not really a silver car fan but that does work.

Is there any reason why it has a red GTI badge on front and silver on back?  :huh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wantmygti on 27 June 2017, 17:49
It's a red badge on the back - just a bad photo.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 09 July 2017, 22:24
Collecting my Indium Grey GTI 5dr DSG tomorrow... Ordered 11th May and turned up 2 weeks ago but issues with paperwork for finance/lease docs has meant it's been sat. Will be sure to get some pics up although seems like theres a few in same spec already  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 20:52
Well first drive and got to say, better than I thought. Too much info available so spent ages messing with both displays!

Here's a quick picture on the way back from the dealer in Tamworth, took the back roads through Ashbourne and Bakewell  :cool:

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/A632B5AB-6ABD-40A6-B68F-790AD9EAD960_zpsnmvr00yj.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/A632B5AB-6ABD-40A6-B68F-790AD9EAD960_zpsnmvr00yj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: juicelow on 10 July 2017, 21:28
looks fantastic....almost carbon grey in that light. Congrats.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 10 July 2017, 22:00
Looks beautiful. Almost exactly as I hope to be driving in a few months except I have splashed out on the upgrade 19" Brescia.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 22:01
looks fantastic....almost carbon grey in that light. Congrats.

Thanks, got a bit carried away with a filter on Instgram so to be fair it is quite a bit lighter. Will post some better pics at the weekend as got some nice products to try out on it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 10 July 2017, 22:18
Can you post a pic in nice natural light of the front and down the side of the car please.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 10 July 2017, 23:25
Can you post a pic in nice natural light of the front and down the side of the car please.

Here you go, this was about 5:30pm so still nice and light. Colour looked lighter outside the dealer but think these pics are a good indication of the colour. I think it's a great colour and works with the black details.

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/2258FAC2-4E4C-45F6-BBE2-7174487B35C1_zps7a6oveln.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/2258FAC2-4E4C-45F6-BBE2-7174487B35C1_zps7a6oveln.jpg.html)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/090BBCAA-6E6B-4DC0-951D-DFA919622B92_zps2n74neiz.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/090BBCAA-6E6B-4DC0-951D-DFA919622B92_zps2n74neiz.jpg.html)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/CF4E200B-08E3-4129-823D-98AFAA952D3F_zpsmdhraulf.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/CF4E200B-08E3-4129-823D-98AFAA952D3F_zpsmdhraulf.jpg.html)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/DB6BC7B3-46F1-47C5-B852-AA9BF13358FC_zps0z8gptxo.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/DB6BC7B3-46F1-47C5-B852-AA9BF13358FC_zps0z8gptxo.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snooze on 11 July 2017, 21:39
Can you post a pic in nice natural light of the front and down the side of the car please.

Here you go, this was about 5:30pm so still nice and light. Colour looked lighter outside the dealer but think these pics are a good indication of the colour. I think it's a great colour and works with the black details.

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/2258FAC2-4E4C-45F6-BBE2-7174487B35C1_zps7a6oveln.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/2258FAC2-4E4C-45F6-BBE2-7174487B35C1_zps7a6oveln.jpg.html)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/090BBCAA-6E6B-4DC0-951D-DFA919622B92_zps2n74neiz.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/090BBCAA-6E6B-4DC0-951D-DFA919622B92_zps2n74neiz.jpg.html)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/CF4E200B-08E3-4129-823D-98AFAA952D3F_zpsmdhraulf.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/CF4E200B-08E3-4129-823D-98AFAA952D3F_zpsmdhraulf.jpg.html)

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u488/jameshodson1/DB6BC7B3-46F1-47C5-B852-AA9BF13358FC_zps0z8gptxo.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/jameshodson1/media/DB6BC7B3-46F1-47C5-B852-AA9BF13358FC_zps0z8gptxo.jpg.html)

Looks amazing, love it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 12 July 2017, 08:36
Thanks for the pics. Looks great.

Do you have the standard tints on your car?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 July 2017, 08:55
Thanks for the pics. Looks great.

Do you have the standard tints on your car?

Yes just the std 65% tints, think they look great on this colour and no need for the darker ones.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 12 July 2017, 16:43
Very smart Jim  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 July 2017, 21:46
Very smart Jim  :cool:

Cheers, very happy  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: tommypickles93 on 13 July 2017, 10:53
Currently sat gazing out the window waiting for my GTI to be delivered... please tell me im not alone in this?  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Catnapper on 15 July 2017, 21:19
So picked up this beauty today, ordered beginning April so its been a long wait

(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b456/deanedwards1969/IMG_2803_zpscq6ohvnf.jpg~original)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 July 2017, 21:55
So picked up this beauty today, ordered beginning April so its been a long wait

(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b456/deanedwards1969/IMG_2803_zpscq6ohvnf.jpg~original)

Looking good, what do you think?

I've done a full tank this week since collecting Monday, enjoying too much right foot at the moment...  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Catnapper on 15 July 2017, 22:10
Happy as the proverbial pig. 160 miles today. More tomorrow
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 16 July 2017, 07:53
More pics please including one showing a side on view of the Brescias please.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Catnapper on 16 July 2017, 10:02
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b456/deanedwards1969/IMG_2800_zpsqltc0m80.jpg~original)
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b456/deanedwards1969/IMG_2798_zpsqvw5tzpu.jpg~original)

More to come when I get some decent pics
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 16 July 2017, 17:27
Cheers. The upgrade wheels make such a difference to the GTi, makes the option worth every penny to my eyes. Have you the standard tint or the 90% option?

Nice to see plenty of Indium Grey pics.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 July 2017, 17:59
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b456/deanedwards1969/IMG_2800_zpsqltc0m80.jpg~original)
(http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b456/deanedwards1969/IMG_2798_zpsqvw5tzpu.jpg~original)

More to come when I get some decent pics

Looks great with the upgraded wheels  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 July 2017, 18:01
Cheers. The upgrade wheels make such a difference to the GTi, makes the option worth every penny to my eyes. Have you the standard tint or the 90% option?

Nice to see plenty of Indium Grey pics.

They look same as mine, 65%. Wouldn't say there is any point paying for 90%. Depends how dark you want it look though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Catnapper on 16 July 2017, 18:06
Yep standard tint. I've got no regrets on not getting any other options. Wish the pp was available though when I ordered
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 16 July 2017, 21:42
Which brand of tyres did you get with the 19s?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Catnapper on 17 July 2017, 07:13
P zeros
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 18 July 2017, 11:51
Sat in work staring at it and not being able to drive it until 5pm :cry:.

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/C154D2FB-585C-49D1-AFAA-7C3F2F308D20.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C154D2FB-585C-49D1-AFAA-7C3F2F308D20.jpg.html)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/269CD618-81CF-4080-AD5D-E8D7313A7731.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8FF72651-6E5B-4AE3-B1[URL=http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/269CD618-81CF-4080-AD5D-E8D7313A7731.jpg.html)D3-AB81AAF346C9.jpg.html](http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/8FF72651-6E5B-4AE3-B1D3-AB81AAF346C9.jpg)[/URL]
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/169F2921-EFA6-42FA-8D7A-8D4FEDC7E4A6.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/169F2921-EFA6-42FA-8D7A-8D4FEDC7E4A6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 18 July 2017, 11:57
Sat in work staring at it and not being able to drive it until 5pm :cry:.

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/C154D2FB-585C-49D1-AFAA-7C3F2F308D20.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C154D2FB-585C-49D1-AFAA-7C3F2F308D20.jpg.html)
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/269CD618-81CF-4080-AD5D-E8D7313A7731.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8FF72651-6E5B-4AE3-B1[URL=http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/269CD618-81CF-4080-AD5D-E8D7313A7731.jpg.html)D3-AB81AAF346C9.jpg.html](http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/8FF72651-6E5B-4AE3-B1D3-AB81AAF346C9.jpg)[/URL]
(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/Mobile%20Uploads/169F2921-EFA6-42FA-8D7A-8D4FEDC7E4A6.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/169F2921-EFA6-42FA-8D7A-8D4FEDC7E4A6.jpg.html)

Gorgeous!  Colour looks so intense in the sun.
Roll on 5pm and enjoy it when it does roll round.
 
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 18 July 2017, 12:04
Thanks Becs. It's looks amazing in the sun which is very unusual for Scotland. Think it will take me some time to get used to automatic
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 18 July 2017, 12:32
Looks great Craig  :cool:
Lapiz is such an awesome colour, I'd find it very difficult to pick something else (if in the unlikely event I was to upgrade any time soon).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 18 July 2017, 13:06
Thanks Becs. It's looks amazing in the sun which is very unusual for Scotland. Think it will take me some time to get used to automatic

You'll get used to DSG Craig, give it time.  I reckon it takes a good 6 weeks regular driving to get fully au fait with it, so don't beat yourself up if you are finding it a challenge. So people comdemn it after only a couple of days with it. Worth reading that DSG sticky thread on vwroc (General Chat) if you haven't already.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 18 July 2017, 13:20
Looks amazing Craig. Great colour choice  :cool: You'll get used to the DSG. Manual driver all my life and 2 months in I love the DSG.    :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 18 July 2017, 13:35
Looks great Craig  :cool:
Lapiz is such an awesome colour, I'd find it very difficult to pick something else (if in the unlikely event I was to upgrade any time soon).

Thanks Joe. Your right about the colour, it was the easiest decision I've ever made. It had to be lapis blue although I do know there are quite a few on the road.

Thanks Becs. It's looks amazing in the sun which is very unusual for Scotland. Think it will take me some time to get used to automatic

You'll get used to DSG Craig, give it time.  I reckon it takes a good 6 weeks regular driving to get fully au fait with it, so don't beat yourself up if you are finding it a challenge. So people comdemn it after only a couple of days with it. Worth reading that DSG sticky thread on vwroc (General Chat) if you haven't already.

Thanks Becs. Once I was given the car I sat there for 10mins figuring out how to move it 300yrds into my car park  :grin: :grin:. Really looking forward to learning about the box and I'm sure I'll get used to it. Must just remember not to use my left foot to brake.  :grin:

Looks amazing Craig. Great colour choice  :cool: You'll get used to the DSG. Manual driver all my life and 2 months in I love the DSG.    :wink:

Thanks Sam. Same here pal, manual on every car but for me the R just had to have DSG as it's the best combination in my opinion to get the max out of the car
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 18 July 2017, 13:41
Looks great! I bet you can't even remember what car you had before already!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CraigW on 18 July 2017, 13:58
Looks great! I bet you can't even remember what car you had before already!

Thanks pal. It's already a distant memory  :grin:. I think the will be an entirely different experience from what I'm used to
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 18 July 2017, 20:38
Great car, I am thinking of going from GTI to R for a change with DSG. As much as I think the GTI is a cracking I have had 3 before so R seems the next step.

I will look forward to hearing how you get on.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 18 July 2017, 20:51
Having had a Mk7 PP GTi for only 11 months before swapping to an R, "If" I have another Golf current thinking is I would go for a 5dr GTi Performance Pack DSG in Deep Black Pearl with a fair few boxes ticked in the options list. Having said that I can't fault your choice of Lapiz Blue 👍 They look great when they have just been fettled. Enjoy it  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Beezer on 27 July 2017, 17:51
Took delivery of my MK7.5 Isaac Blue GTI yesterday. Weather was rubbish yesterday but has been a bit dryer this afternoon so gave it a good clean.

Absolutely over the moon with it so far. Love the colour and also very pleased that I decided to upgrade the wheels and seats.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/5747/h1DZwj.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1884/2vs2Uj.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/4563/8bUQm7.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3341/OTdBZ5.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/1658/W8F0rE.jpg)

 :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Fewie on 27 July 2017, 18:01
Looking great Beezer, those pics have made me doubt the decision I made to drop the art Velours seats in lieu of other spec. Issac blue looks great in those pics!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Beezer on 27 July 2017, 18:10
Cheers Fewie. Yeah now it's clean and I gave it a quick wax, the light really does bounce off the Isaac Blue once the suns out.

What it'll look like in the middle of winter I'm not sure, but I was undecided between indium grey or IB and now I've got it I'm very happy.

Was a bit of a leap of faith cos I hadn't seen the colour or the art velours in the flesh.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 27 July 2017, 18:58
Car looks great, enjoy your new motor. How does the Isaac blue compare against Indium Grey, they can look similar in pics. Is Isaac blue darker than Indium?
In your pics Isaac looks very similar to the Mk7 Carbon Grey colour.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 July 2017, 19:06
Great photos and a fantastic looking car. Lucky you.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jonny2410 on 27 July 2017, 20:34
Looking fantastic Beezer, bet you are chuffed!

The head unit looks larger than the Mk7, is that stock or did you spec an upgrade? Looks lovely.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Beezer on 27 July 2017, 20:50
Thanks for the positive vibes everyone!  :smiley:

@davyk31 I'm actually colour blind but Isaac blue definitely looks more gunmetal grey to me. I asked my sister who can see colours fine and she said it's grey too. It actually changes to suit the light/weather as when it was raining yesterday it seemed more blue. Indium is a more uniform grey I think.

@jonny2410 yes that's just the new standard head unit. I think it's gone from 6" to 8". It's really good, nice and crisp and it's touch responsiveness is very similar to an iPad in terms of swiping scrolling etc. The whole centre console is a finger print magnet so I've got myself a tablet cleaning kit (spray and a cloth) to keep in the little drawer under the seat.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 27 July 2017, 21:04
Thanks Beezer

My order is currently Indium but could change to Isaac although not if its a darker grey as I'm more a lighter colour fan.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: linc-dub on 27 July 2017, 22:28
Beezer I was exactly like you - IG or IB & we made the right choice looking at your pics thanks!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Beezer on 27 July 2017, 22:38
Thanks Beezer

My order is currently Indium but could change to Isaac although not if its a darker grey as I'm more a lighter colour fan.

Well if that's the case I would stick with Indium as I'm pretty certain it's lighter (haven't seen it in the flesh - think it might be the user 'wide' on here has posted quite a few videos of his).

Beezer I was exactly like you - IG or IB & we made the right choice looking at your pics thanks!

Good stuff. It's a hard call to judge without actually seeing them in real life. You'd do well to find a dealer with one of each in I'd imagine. Hopefully you end up as happy with IB as I am.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 July 2017, 18:29
Took delivery of my MK7.5 Isaac Blue GTI yesterday. Weather was rubbish yesterday but has been a bit dryer this afternoon so gave it a good clean.

Absolutely over the moon with it so far. Love the colour and also very pleased that I decided to upgrade the wheels and seats.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/5747/h1DZwj.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1884/2vs2Uj.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/4563/8bUQm7.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3341/OTdBZ5.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/1658/W8F0rE.jpg)

 :laugh:

As much as I do like the tartan in mine, that interior does look mint! I'd have that over the leather any day. Enjoy :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 July 2017, 18:31
Thanks Beezer

My order is currently Indium but could change to Isaac although not if its a darker grey as I'm more a lighter colour fan.

Here's a pic on mine as snapped it next to a Carbon Grey Mk7 in car park this week...

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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: d1time on 06 August 2017, 19:12
Hi all,

I know that everyone is excited to see MK7.5s, however I just picked up my first MK7 GTI and thought I would share the love. I have posted some pictures below (apology for the large quantity, I took it as an opportunity to test my new camera).

You may have also noticed (in some of the photos), that I have swapped out the mirror caps for Golf R mirror caps. I have posted about this here:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=280939.0


(http://i.imgur.com/DQsIosJ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xMRmIhy.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qCKXvhr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DFuTb2G.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PRZJyo9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/IxposPk.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ay8z9Kc.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4i9HUFq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/c9AGZmM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XUtRzx3.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/C0ItbtM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Hrwnksf.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/3SipmbZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EqLvEGz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/57dhBtr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ulze0Vi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/1IEjFlt.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/m6inMXu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/PZxDEDf.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 06 August 2017, 19:56
Nice mk7 GTI d1time, and Carbon grey is a great colour. I saw your other thread, and I think the new mirror caps look really good with Carbon Grey.

Enjoy your new car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Greerso on 11 August 2017, 11:03
Yes ^agreed - would have said no to the caps but look great and car looks fantastic  :drool:

ps - like the phone charger - just ordered one on Amazon  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DubmanSam on 14 August 2017, 13:57
Finally decided to sign up after lurking for a bit and getting some great ideas and tips from here

I have a 2016 PP GTI

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4406/35754314153_ce8e9e2be4_k.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4373/36395291772_39aed1850c_k.jpg)

Hopefully I can help some people out with VCDS tweaks as I really got into it with his car after buying a full HEX cable for my Audi A4 and never delving deeper than fault code reading

So far on my Golf I've added alarm confirmation chimes, disabled seatbelt chime, added asynchronous rear indicators, full brake lights, full disable of ASR and ESC mod, dash theme change to red and foglights on with coming home lights
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Alun on 21 August 2017, 16:59
Great looking car that looks a lot like my configuration which is at the factory ready for a Week 41 Build.

Performance, DSG, 5 Door, Issac Blue, Art Velours Upholstery, Saville Dark Graphite with Red Pinstripe Alloys and Rear View Camera.

How are you enjoying the car, it must be a blast.

My mate has an ex-demo with all the toys a Mk7 16 Plate GTD 190PS manual gearbox which was sweet and he gave me go of driving.
I loved it and that's what made me go for the GTI.
I don't cover more than 6,000 miles in a year so petrol was a no brainer, actually I have never owned a diesel car in my life and I am aged 67, still a bit of a boy racer in me  :smiley:
I didn't test drive the GTI Performance because the garage didn't have one but I tested one of their GTD DSG, I loved the DSG.

I own an Audi A4 and owned an A3 previously and I recently test drove an Audi S3 which was fast, actually too fast for me  :huh:

Please keep us all updated with you brilliant car and safe motoring.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: brown.jamesa on 02 September 2017, 07:42
Collected mine yesterday and over the moon  :smiley:

https://ibb.co/hYK9mv
https://ibb.co/n14yeF
https://ibb.co/jcRN6v
https://ibb.co/hfEyeF
https://ibb.co/dzrYDa
https://ibb.co/fjsUmv
https://ibb.co/hsyfta
https://ibb.co/m7f4KF
https://ibb.co/g4H1zF

Better pics to follow later on.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 02 September 2017, 08:56
Looking great.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gaz W on 02 September 2017, 18:48
Collected today! First impressions are excellent, very happy with spec choice.

MK7.5 Golf GTI Performance, DSG, Indium Grey, DCC, 19" Brescia Alloys, Dynaudio, Jacara Cloth Interior

(https://preview.ibb.co/jNTLuF/IMG_4316.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mfdygv)
(https://preview.ibb.co/h2ymZF/IMG_4282.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cdtLuF)
(https://preview.ibb.co/f3DmZF/IMG_4279.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mU1vTa)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: cosmicremedy on 02 September 2017, 18:56
Looks amazing Gaz, almost same spec as i'm having  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Micky1 on 02 September 2017, 19:38
I'm new, I pick up my CS on Monday. Cannot wait.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 02 September 2017, 20:47
Collected mine yesterday and over the moon  :smiley:

https://ibb.co/hYK9mv
https://ibb.co/n14yeF
https://ibb.co/jcRN6v
https://ibb.co/hfEyeF
https://ibb.co/dzrYDa
https://ibb.co/fjsUmv
https://ibb.co/hsyfta
https://ibb.co/m7f4KF
https://ibb.co/g4H1zF

Better pics to follow later on.

Awesome looking GTI. The interior with the leather with red accents is stunning! Enjoy  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Macleesh on 03 September 2017, 08:34
Picked up my GTD on Friday. Options added are 19" Brescias, Panoramic Roof, Climate Screen and voice control. Colour is pure White
Very happy so far. Spent yesterday giving it a good clean and attending to some marks in the paint that hadn't been dealt with.
Hoping to get it sealed today weather permitting.

Sean
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Mark V GTD on 06 September 2017, 13:29
Sounds beautiful Sean - would love to see a picture :-)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mkviken on 06 September 2017, 15:01
Hello all. Back in a GTI after a few years away.

Bought a clubsport S today to replace my Elise. It's some tool! Can't wait to get it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: moonface on 06 September 2017, 18:07
Picked up my White Silver today  :laugh:

(http://i.imgur.com/D9Fsrlg.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 September 2017, 19:44
Picked up my White Silver today  :laugh:

(http://i.imgur.com/D9Fsrlg.jpg)

Looks great but dam that white silver because it looks different in every photo.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Macleesh on 06 September 2017, 19:54
Sounds beautiful Sean - would love to see a picture :-)

Would love to oblige but appears I need an image hosting service to attach pics?

Sean
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Alun on 06 September 2017, 21:38
Collected mine yesterday and over the moon  :smiley:

https://ibb.co/hYK9mv
https://ibb.co/n14yeF
https://ibb.co/jcRN6v
https://ibb.co/hfEyeF
https://ibb.co/dzrYDa
https://ibb.co/fjsUmv
https://ibb.co/hsyfta
https://ibb.co/m7f4KF
https://ibb.co/g4H1zF

Better pics to follow later on.

Awesome looking GTI. The interior with the leather with red accents is stunning! Enjoy  :cool:

Great looking car inside and out. Best of luck to you and enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 7MAT on 09 September 2017, 10:56
Picked my car up yesterday, but as it rained all day only just taken a few snaps this morning.

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0054_zpsk8r9oa5h.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0050_zps1jmrcrl1.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0056_zpsimc0mv2i.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/7MAT/Golf%20GTI/IMG_0059_zpsfzyfndqf.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: maxwell90 on 09 September 2017, 11:41
Picked my car up yesterday, but as it rained all day only just taken a few snaps this morning.

Snap! Looks amazing 7mat. Reassured now i selected the right spec  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 7MAT on 09 September 2017, 12:37
Picked my car up yesterday, but as it rained all day only just taken a few snaps this morning.

Snap! Looks amazing 7mat. Reassured now i selected the right spec  :laugh:

Thanks, not the best pictures, she looks much nicer in the flesh! 😉

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Macleesh on 09 September 2017, 18:00
Sounds beautiful Sean - would love to see a picture :-)

Would love to oblige but appears I need an image hosting service to attach pics?



Sean

Link to a pic below, don't seem to became to get it to appear inline with IMG tab  :embarrassed:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Y3qcrY-ti_Zlc0bUZLZF9CSDg/view?usp=drivesdk

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CHB100 on 10 September 2017, 16:35


Ok it's an oil burner but love it colour,roof,alloys. Has class, black and white in perfect harmony :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Macleesh on 11 September 2017, 18:59


Ok it's an oil burner but love it colour,roof,alloys. Has class, black and white in perfect harmony :wink:

Thanks, I'm very happy with it. The roof helps mitigate the overall whiteness of it.
Was a bit worried about ride on 19" wheels but went for it based on comments from others on this site. Needn't have worried, way better ride than my previous 5 series tourer.

Sean
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kane1210 on 14 September 2017, 21:03
BEHOLD!! White silver has won me over after months of deliberation!! Back in a Gti after 4 years in a Gtd!! (https://preview.ibb.co/hCTJDk/20170911_193630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXAn65)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 15 September 2017, 09:28
BEHOLD!! White silver has won me over after months of deliberation!! Back in a Gti after 4 years in a Gtd!! (https://preview.ibb.co/hCTJDk/20170911_193630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXAn65)

Looks really good, especially with the right amount of doors.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hebegeebee on 15 September 2017, 11:57
BEHOLD!! White silver has won me over after months of deliberation!! Back in a Gti after 4 years in a Gtd!! (https://preview.ibb.co/hCTJDk/20170911_193630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXAn65)

Very nice; nicer with 5-doors mind.  :wink:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: cosmicremedy on 15 September 2017, 12:11
BEHOLD!! White silver has won me over after months of deliberation!! Back in a Gti after 4 years in a Gtd!! (https://preview.ibb.co/hCTJDk/20170911_193630.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fXAn65)

Looks ace.  Colour, wheels and 3 door work really well together.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: st332 on 20 September 2017, 20:05
Picked this up yesterday.
(http://ibb.co/hGifG5)
http://ibb.co/hGifG5 (http://ibb.co/hGifG5)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 21 September 2017, 07:57
Looks great. Is it Indium?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 2007GTI on 21 September 2017, 13:46
Anyone got a pick up this week?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-41346998
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: st332 on 21 September 2017, 16:23
Looks great. Is it Indium?

Isaac Blue (Dark Iron Blue)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 21 September 2017, 19:14
Anyone got a pick up this week?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-41346998

Funnily I drove past Land Rover in Solihull today and I didn’t notice any muppets trying to tie themselves to the barriers.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 21 September 2017, 20:32
Looks great. Is it Indium?

Isaac Blue (Dark Iron Blue)

Thanks, on the iPad now rather than the phone screen and the colour shows up quite differently.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 7MAT on 22 September 2017, 08:38
Picked this up yesterday.
(http://ibb.co/hGifG5)
http://ibb.co/hGifG5 (http://ibb.co/hGifG5)

Very smart, and a great colour choice!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: glorioso2299 on 10 October 2017, 19:45
Looks super ....Ive been panicking since ordering mine in white silver as havent seen a WS in person yet and all youtube vids /pics make it look different  :laugh: How was your build time did you get your any earlier ...im set for build week 43 23/10
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hebegeebee on 05 November 2017, 00:02
Picked up mine yesterday. I asked the dealer not to touch the paint so I spent today cleaning it; still not finished due to bad weather.
(https://s19.postimg.org/fsshj5srn/image.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: richwade80 on 05 November 2017, 09:52
Finally picked up my gti yesterday. A big upgrade from my tsi!  :laugh:

90 days from ordering

(https://image.ibb.co/jsmFVw/89_EE6956_A1_FC_4_D0_C_8_E39_6_F2_ECC40_E564.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/k68LVw/30156513_F8_A1_42_FB_B011_F3_C6_A526_BB2_D.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/krZDHb/11_C2_E7_FD_A1_E5_4538_AAD4_E10_A229_C17_E1.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mkCpqw/C7_EB22_F8_EFCC_43_DF_B9_A4_ED64_C333_AA16.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kwpr3G/E210_F0_C1_9_B33_4303_9_FA0_CB4_CBECA8139.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fPCYHb/282_BA217_7_F08_43_FE_ABCD_FBD07_AA5_B8_BD.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 November 2017, 10:31
Picked up mine yesterday. I asked the dealer not to touch the paint so I spent today cleaning it; still not finished due to bad weather.
(https://s19.postimg.org/fsshj5srn/image.jpg)

Congrats on the car. I'm liking White Silver, bet it looks amazing when fully detailed  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 06 November 2017, 10:31
Finally picked up my gti yesterday. A big upgrade from my tsi!  :laugh:

90 days from ordering

(https://image.ibb.co/jsmFVw/89_EE6956_A1_FC_4_D0_C_8_E39_6_F2_ECC40_E564.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/k68LVw/30156513_F8_A1_42_FB_B011_F3_C6_A526_BB2_D.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/krZDHb/11_C2_E7_FD_A1_E5_4538_AAD4_E10_A229_C17_E1.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mkCpqw/C7_EB22_F8_EFCC_43_DF_B9_A4_ED64_C333_AA16.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kwpr3G/E210_F0_C1_9_B33_4303_9_FA0_CB4_CBECA8139.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fPCYHb/282_BA217_7_F08_43_FE_ABCD_FBD07_AA5_B8_BD.jpg)

Thought that was Indium Grey for a minute! Congrats  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: glorioso2299 on 06 November 2017, 19:58
Looks amazing bud ! congrats ...what was your build week ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: richwade80 on 06 November 2017, 20:58
Cheers. It was Build Week 41 - 9th October.

The dealer predicted week 42.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hebegeebee on 07 November 2017, 07:39

Congrats on the car. I'm liking White Silver, bet it looks amazing when fully detailed  :smiley:

Cheers. I detailed it over the weekend but the weather hasn't been great since to take photos.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 November 2017, 10:54

Congrats on the car. I'm liking White Silver, bet it looks amazing when fully detailed  :smiley:

Cheers. I detailed it over the weekend but the weather hasn't been great since to take photos.

Only saw your pic just now - looking very well, the white silver suits it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hebegeebee on 07 November 2017, 18:48

Only saw your pic just now - looking very well, the white silver suits it!

Cheers Joe. I'm very happy with it. With family, wet weather and short days it took me 2 days to clean and seal the paint and get some sill and boot protectors on it. I've still got to do the glass, and it shows.

(https://s19.postimg.org/y3rmdp34j/image.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 07 November 2017, 21:39

Only saw your pic just now - looking very well, the white silver suits it!

Cheers Joe. I'm very happy with it. With family, wet weather and short days it took me 2 days to clean and seal the paint and get some sill and boot protectors on it. I've still got to do the glass, and it shows.

(https://s19.postimg.org/y3rmdp34j/image.jpg)


Nice.
I suggest not putting anything on the windscreen. Unless you like squeaky / juddering / smearing wipers...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 08 November 2017, 07:08
What did you do for sill protectors?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hebegeebee on 08 November 2017, 11:00
I put on VW boot lip and sill protectors. I'll take a photo and stick it up in the "what have you done to your Mk7 today" thread.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Bengunn on 11 November 2017, 11:42
Hi all
My car has now arrived and is at the dealers still in it's wrapping.
Unfortunately I have decided not to take delivery until 30 November as I am between a house move and am staying with a relative in an area where the car would not last 5 minutes.
Anyway back to the issue.
I see that my car is sitting having done 45 miles. From memory I recall it is usually 6-10 miles.
Any thoughts anyone and what mileage did your new car have.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 11 November 2017, 12:59
Hi all
My car has now arrived and is at the dealers still in it's wrapping.
Unfortunately I have decided not to take delivery until 30 November as I am between a house move and am staying with a relative in an area where the car would not last 5 minutes.
Anyway back to the issue.
I see that my car is sitting having done 45 miles. From memory I recall it is usually 6-10 miles.
Any thoughts anyone and what mileage did your new car have.

Odd, the most I've ever had on a new car was 12 miles.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: richwade80 on 11 November 2017, 13:02
I had a video from the dealer when mine arrived and I ‘clocked’ the mileage as 4. When I picked it up I think it was more like 8.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 11 November 2017, 13:41
45 miles does seem rather more than I would expect.  I'd be mentioning that to your stealer and see what implausible explanation they offer.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: maxie on 11 November 2017, 15:15
18 miles done and now trying to figure the settings out..lol. hope you like the pics

(http://i67.tinypic.com/207rhci.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/zkmr2s.jpg)
(http://i67.tinypic.com/m9adk3.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/e1ahzs.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/4fyd68.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/ww12lv.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/24y2ssn.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Snooze on 11 November 2017, 19:11
18 miles done and now trying to figure the settings out..lol. hope you like the pics

(http://i67.tinypic.com/207rhci.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/zkmr2s.jpg)
(http://i67.tinypic.com/m9adk3.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/e1ahzs.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/4fyd68.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/ww12lv.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/24y2ssn.jpg)

Looks alright that!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jjjones on 11 November 2017, 22:10
Hi Guys,

From Australia.  Picked her up last week.  Photos below:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7qbY77qaqCjFWXiLUAN8XcBHgm82oOeDJgYDPb9Fk6_YwmOF9_sIE7Ap2q58LYnZnNhjzmeNiflkBPknIjl8tt6eEUrMqAAz8Ikxyr4NOUJ58ZR89UYfRG5xj-TjYEvcjqZ8Bg6eYIi4qt5kuuYq535ZG4ek-KGuyLbpm-CziEIFnpKFColQA0SBtzN4DptJoBSzTXxmIzptkM9fg3nMRtpevhYlX9Fnl-OScbyJGZje0S0LMqVwAd8-5Iie8UkwmL78hEjx7uZmQp33xM1JIpyJgyMfotI-r1e54_W5mtbO_egHkwBu0F-igSEiRvyd3ZMeNmnNIRH4YITeTwvcB0NjRGOmsacFR0JWa1O9OYUH2RMwZSJ3JOmVFz4fyE8otT0sI5I8IH1pPohKqwgHxUOdo47gg2IhKv9jqgywGnosJAih9ZL2NKDrkmVZ0bUppGTzRuQmYJNj76XjRJVWYG4YOAM5yDrXZFuY8-dRlLaDH8Jkt1qrkGyh7G1Nxxvs0R1Cqnb3EHGHegosITjxhLfbHxaxXFxKdZF4oDhk_M9YxoyE6MDVT-mYxZ3-UHwwLuECkmrMDLWMYrc_Z9h5ptqZjT7deXEe4aHnCr3mXw=w602-h1069-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yux4aNfTeYrEMJE36i8rWms-6Ok4JKR7LXsQUDsXndtQbJJH4luL_Jc4ocr8fBO_hSTHH3ZEPO1gP0qeOaGQsTFJUFZ-xJpsIzFi4vUyW59HZVMTDWzDK9tLk1c5RFLK65ubPgDYEk05p_Xwj4hwaHcpF4TxeFrHyMxPCKzgsAxYggPcXLhrlwYZo0_wrniM92NEktFRnK9gophkuC1BsOPDnBI7-Lyn0ReERMvyTY03u-vJc0Vpg-eXbAJPZQzWwFD4uEtIOErPJOecRwrkRSwkZFooEVsaNV0H-3GSW74R3E_MVv2rV1P2jE1jmCvIK7HFER4E1Toe0s2_gcsm3UcxELarkm1EiTJR7-6Oy5ozvooIOcqXLQTAOOejtiz8ci9vpRJWrbLBjdhpfe2liI8LGK2YgJQYBvt6DXHmTXYKqlEvrq66tqe5lD1RuL7YQZtMoCw28kIVcmA8zYhQkUFIP3xvAhj-C2xwiC3gi4rAo-pXvnFArSpiGIgCMPr8CdF6STHC9E7hjCLQADbTjPTqE-e_e9CfQ-0QT0pdKBivB72KCyCog9wow3MDcvEgUCNjzYzdiEV2L67CxUmvN7VJePsEN1bZusnYOvcwnA=w1901-h1069-no)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FYWARBCKTPLZeZsIeIDQP-jr1q6G-9K7P0AmZKuEmMzRo00LSRN4BR9Iip9PFnOKJqEx797agwsJHbK0H6fjob8rDagXWED6o51H1VjzjyDAlej-JPMa7_9ufvGYtE7BjYIUDgo9YuWGDivXT780g8l5oj6tYxUiSCL37qi8wenJyCtlTT4zLhxBfEqDffxzTCx69tksnAICKajz5kkoml-ijTUG3jI5G-TANs3AwQJ28sQIynCfNC15oDDscYWo6AZ4ZcCp2b322aYFY0T_Vme8awIF7rCrUpuOfKdFgkW5v6u-ORRn33I8ruPixqtFRrCUCfS-sNqen-xfA59O8xCAf32NXSlAUGZrdw_CnJW8lBMVVFd1BvFIskvjLvRAhWNgVc367HKnvfT0ZGly6Jp2wug8aG_kzdHOdzaowgLl0tZfEhC8Ni3vl--eiBvgjFYGUMhCHPxHrRid9TXNjRQbx5IaSSIf69IoZpM1hQpXmHBPk8U2ZAaQjmCV4ZhioWNf**kgdOh4lV3yobLciqCrkD-pV-BuJ3xt8FeF7lW_yO8OnrNgUJay79v3YVKXk51d-CqnJ2Cf1DQhUg3DDXQSOw2Af5mJjQvbPWJx9tQ=w1901-h1069-no)


Got her tinted 35% all around
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8CMV92XFcEPu3UTSmOlBXTElMhcwKqSrKEXnZaBPYjEg9wbEmzMw88lvceu8eBMOchd1WTznzmAU7DXseFfirjKWAuJ4aXaYBHMPtww0cGY175pCwiSqdHENFUSW2XP1xHdJWMb4yU4oskqw2bGksgLq4zU6BhRaUUFFoMoicQkZ3HkcKrUZibWD8sFQ5i3p3ZsB2heF5Yj7CDpX9jdsVRkbd0IkTuMp7dc0AJqRqJ5j3zjMgXSag_qvX3OlFPheBaHU1dQw2ZOEYkQNvUx4ddhi_d3Rm9y42-FzDCYEaKAS4dPmJyDTpOV41ejHn-QQe5661Bx5Kc3TaFEm4wk0l1FffIiDUSoTJz-MPK9onZUG5qlfYjKM05Ath65jp0T_sGWPXAKbEV3aP2fv6f4pKMyHPRWu0UzqHLk1ZbsajT55Dz1Om99tlJpQ5a_6zQzI80qlgLZkAMyHmxFyWUcN3u-FTJQE_PvHqnCyKh5ffsecevnx0NoRiFv6p0g6W0fqSWrx4BFDihLw1CMTmwkNrpKOxTSaez343kU4K4qvZCj0O92cqi2YU850gYH88fLIldxaELp2kuEuXLG2czVE9mT00djxuPRr5xfneD_mEg=w1901-h1069-no)
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Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: glorioso2299 on 12 November 2017, 17:47
18 miles done and now trying to figure the settings out..lol. hope you like the pics

(http://i67.tinypic.com/207rhci.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/zkmr2s.jpg)
(http://i67.tinypic.com/m9adk3.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/e1ahzs.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/4fyd68.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/ww12lv.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/24y2ssn.jpg)

Looks awesome bud hope your enjoying it !...on another note WTF is that delivery milage about 45 miles ...Thats some serious number ...let us know what the excuse is bud !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 12 November 2017, 18:24
Easy explanation for the 45 miles, the local MCDonalds drive through was closed for a refurb so they had to go further afield. Those hard working mechanics gotta have their lunch  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: glorioso2299 on 13 November 2017, 14:53
 :angry: cant wait to find out the reason for it
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: andyb_123 on 14 November 2017, 22:06


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sfIeqgVEYVEGqmeNIpU_9lEVJcHJcHjabPsNfuZwvNLTym6TxxdHpqFqaGf7g3_AeP0J-1o7HZ1oaCGjY_aMPOFQ0LbA_8XC564xjhslLj7ANZK83WtIcSkfr9ct_p4KTmQWKG9cvItxm94YJKNKAzQBoMn427p5AOS4-pdKYsVKc6m8VEDbwVvFjZVETKP49o3n0fLKmH8RkaCQwXXcN7zW8deGzUk-YspDe34kFiiQ7G1SUAjTl4J-B3kdszit8Kujui7yFH3Kk_xN-3apO8ITeUnIwSN2RigD9Az61EoTuh-K1SgMmJwvXfsfT6G2QyDtV8z3UEwC3CB2uMAFx1UFEf3XnAcKiHgEr1DhVD__vbpS63k4vR3HMNZcSFow1xCjrkDNFy9jlzlJ254S13mn1s0V540Xq0w-q4Hg7lV5ZU6aNxtUkK_oTIrM-qiIyqcvqv7qKgEt2-Cw6rr0Am2GCgsuD8ZyKN_fZvrlqlKOm2_DtkbnxqbdN6O1N9BNMrPkgQj4Gf6Wtd9Ffa4Wwvh_EuaBZpRjj_au4KaEl49oFSt7SEpD8FCrioE-gGAvuRD8bQTonFHRFAWTtnUgT-gIoE1sgkF0LE_XAbwwZzy1FZp9IcZBrygJb9UEyO8Red3WFN4SQZXV4pnlDgFkwRpK_st8JOYVXQBp=w2058-h1016-no)

We picked our new car up on a rainy Saturday last week. The manual took a lot of flicking through!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 14 November 2017, 22:16


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We picked our new car up on a rainy Saturday last week. The manual took a lot of flicking through!

Looks good Andy. Shame about the weather though as it takes a bit of the shine off the occasion of collecting your new car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: andyb_123 on 15 November 2017, 23:02
Looks good Andy. Shame about the weather though as it takes a bit of the shine off the occasion of collecting your new car.

On the plus side, next to it was a car in that odd off-white primer colour, which was looking distinctly unfinished in the drizzle. I would recommend people check that colour out in the flesh before ordering!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: glorioso2299 on 16 November 2017, 08:57
Hi Andy...i think that off white colour is the white silver which im due to take delivery off in a few days :undecided:

had my doubts since ordering but to late now LOL ...did you get other pics that show a better comparison of the 2? if you could post it would be much appreciated!

Thanks
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 16 November 2017, 17:12
Hi Andy...i think that off white colour is the white silver which im due to take delivery off in a few days :undecided:

had my doubts since ordering but to late now LOL ...did you get other pics that show a better comparison of the 2? if you could post it would be much appreciated!

Thanks

I really don't think seeing pics of Pure White against White Silver are really going to help you. Pure White looks a million times better side by side. Owners on here do report they like the colour they have bought but putting it beside a Pure White is a bad comparison to make.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: glorioso2299 on 16 November 2017, 17:24
yeh I guess you have a point ...
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: davyk31 on 16 November 2017, 20:15
Don’t worry. I’m picking up my Indium GTi tomorrow and I’m really not sure I’m a grey car guy but it’s the best of the rest as can’t have Pure White again after 4 years in one.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 November 2017, 20:50
I seen a Golf people thingy today in white silver and it looked great, other than the shape.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 16 November 2017, 20:57
Hi Andy...i think that off white colour is the white silver which im due to take delivery off in a few days :undecided:

had my doubts since ordering but to late now LOL ...did you get other pics that show a better comparison of the 2? if you could post it would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Here's a video showing them both side by side

https://youtu.be/4BFEKw6eiMg

Personally I don't mind the white silver, but it is £300 more expensive than Pure White which is hard to justify unless you love it for what it is. Oryx White is nicer than both but unfortunately VW charge silly money for it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 16 November 2017, 21:07
Hi Andy...i think that off white colour is the white silver which im due to take delivery off in a few days :undecided:

had my doubts since ordering but to late now LOL ...did you get other pics that show a better comparison of the 2? if you could post it would be much appreciated!

Thanks

Here's a video showing them both side by side

https://youtu.be/4BFEKw6eiMg

Personally I don't mind the white silver, but it is £300 more expensive than Pure White which is hard to justify unless you love it for what it is. Oryx White is nicer than both but unfortunately VW charge silly money for it.

Try paying for it on a CC, almost £1300 :shocked: although it is worth it, on a sunny day that is.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: andyb_123 on 17 November 2017, 18:57
Sorry I don't have photos of the white silver car I saw. The video posted above looks greyer than it seemed in the flesh - there was a slight bluey note... (or was I making that up?).

It was a very dull day. I have seen a video of it in the sunlight and it comes alive a bit then.

I think if you've seen the colour in the flesh and like it, you should get it. It'd be a dull world if we all wanted the same thing.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: glorioso2299 on 17 November 2017, 19:37
Cheers for the feedback gents ! Im well pleased , found out today we get delivery next friday so only 6more sleep LOL .

I know what you mean about the dull day ...thats unique thing I guess sh!t in the dull weather 80% year :grin: looks fantastic in the sun ...all in all Im pleased . Cant wait , also decided to get a pedal box as the reviews are amazing and no one can seem to fault it !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: RikWebb on 24 November 2017, 03:23
Finally, its arrived  :laugh:


(http://goo.gl/a3vSei)

(http://goo.gl/WmYZJY)

(http://goo.gl/FkVrRA)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CocoPops on 24 November 2017, 08:13
Ewww a dirty diesel.  :grin:

Lovely  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Steve78 on 28 November 2017, 13:58
(https://i.imgur.com/psab78K.png)

My new GTI Performance arrived at the dealership this morning & when this pic was taken it's clearly still covered in transportation protection.  Collecting Friday hopefully!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 November 2017, 14:51
(https://i.imgur.com/psab78K.png)

My new GTI Performance arrived at the dealership this morning & when this pic was taken it's clearly still covered in transportation protection.  Collecting Friday hopefully!

Looks great, I do like tungsten silver.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 28 November 2017, 15:16
(https://i.imgur.com/psab78K.png)

My new GTI Performance arrived at the dealership this morning & when this pic was taken it's clearly still covered in transportation protection.  Collecting Friday hopefully!

🖒🖒
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hebegeebee on 28 November 2017, 15:25
(https://i.imgur.com/psab78K.png)

My new GTI Performance arrived at the dealership this morning & when this pic was taken it's clearly still covered in transportation protection.  Collecting Friday hopefully!

Looks very good. If you're detailing it yourself be prepared for lots of fallout on the front wings, a and c pillars. My PP was covered in it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 28 November 2017, 22:12
Looks awesome. Love the new Advanced Parking Strips although surprised they aren't colour coded rather than blue....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Steve78 on 03 December 2017, 15:55
Collected on Friday and couldn't be happier!

(https://i.imgur.com/OyviBY9.jpg)

A few more pics:

https://instagram.com/p/BcPtxlGg8OS/
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 03 December 2017, 16:31
Collected on Friday and couldn't be happier!

(https://i.imgur.com/OyviBY9.jpg)

A few more pics:

https://instagram.com/p/BcPtxlGg8OS/

Stunning, I love tungsten silver.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 03 December 2017, 17:05
Collected on Friday and couldn't be happier!

(https://i.imgur.com/OyviBY9.jpg)

A few more pics:

https://instagram.com/p/BcPtxlGg8OS/

That looks fantastic that does

🖒🖒
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 03 December 2017, 17:20
Looks great :smiley: especially with the right number of doors :whistle: I love the standard tartan interior but the art velours look good and comfortable.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: wantmygti on 03 December 2017, 20:03
Looks great :smiley: especially with the right number of doors :whistle: I love the standard tartan interior but the art velours look good and comfortable.

I agree, and for some reason the 90% tints seem to suit it particularly well. Even the Brescia are growing on me. Thumbs up.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 03 December 2017, 20:12
That looks great, well wear. The 19’s make a huge difference to the looks of the 7.5.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Steve78 on 04 December 2017, 12:07
Thanks all!  I'm very happy with the car!  :smiley:

Looks great :smiley: especially with the right number of doors :whistle: I love the standard tartan interior but the art velours look good and comfortable.

I had the tartan cloth on my Mk7 but the art velours is definitely a big step up in terms of looks in my opinion & I certainly find it more comfortable.  I don't like leather so I really do feel like I've got the perfect combo of interior & exterior with my spec.  I'm really blown away by the tungsten silver finish though!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: TobyT on 22 December 2017, 18:24
Picked up my GTI 5dr DSG indium grey today. What a day for it too, quite possibly the most foggy murkest, day up here for ages, so not ideal to give a new performance car a thrashing. However, I can honestly say it didn’t take away from the excitement and the car is amazing, completely worth the wait! The DSG farts are exactly what I was hoping for  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: seanng on 27 December 2017, 18:30
Finally had time to detail my new GTI after receiving it a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely love the drive!

https://i.imgur.com/mREAMf3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9NJLBsE.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CocoPops on 27 December 2017, 18:41
Just saw this on FB  :smiley: Looking good.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: seanng on 27 December 2017, 19:02
Just saw this on FB  :smiley: Looking good.

Haha, nice one... for the life of me, I don’t know how to attach or upload photos!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 06 January 2018, 01:03
Normal service has been resumed 😁
(https://s26.postimg.org/w22rfvoah/1836_D2_C6-_F022-40_A8-8550-_FDAA14_C72080.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/hvn0kndf9/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/il5sx0695/1_CEBD6_CB-_AA57-4_A02-_A0_AA-_D9553_EBCF285.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/6jaf2ux0l/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/hvn0knl55/008_CE919-6_BE1-4_BB6-_A044-6129_D9830223.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mhj4t06o5/)

(https://s26.postimg.org/3p79pfhzt/73229722-_EE90-4516-9079-30_F442_F28184.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/feb9de8yd/)

Just a few taken with my phone today when I picked it up. Will post more when I have had a go at it 😁
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 06 January 2018, 09:43
Stunning
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 06 January 2018, 12:47
Really nice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: TobyT on 06 January 2018, 14:19
Looks great with those Brecsias!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: cosmicremedy on 09 January 2018, 15:54
(https://s26.postimg.org/3p79pfhzt/73229722-_EE90-4516-9079-30_F442_F28184.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/feb9de8yd/)

Can i ask where those sill plates are from and the foot rest?

Thanks,

Martin
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 09 January 2018, 22:14
(https://s26.postimg.org/3p79pfhzt/73229722-_EE90-4516-9079-30_F442_F28184.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/feb9de8yd/)

Can i ask where those sill plates are from and the foot rest?

Thanks,

Martin

Here you go 😁👍
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/sill-protectors/volkswagen/golf/mk7/golf-gti-part-no-k38.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32218031571.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.229.MoPcfc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10547_10342_10325_10343_10340_10548_10341_10192_10190_10084_10083_10307_10301_10303_10059_10314_10184_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142,searchweb201603_6,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=d71a59a4-8182-49c6-a86d-97811b9e577f-35&algo_pvid=d71a59a4-8182-49c6-a86d-97811b9e577f&priceBeautifyAB=0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CocoPops on 10 January 2018, 08:14
Pedal ordered, thanks!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: maxie on 10 January 2018, 10:39
(https://s26.postimg.org/3p79pfhzt/73229722-_EE90-4516-9079-30_F442_F28184.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/feb9de8yd/)

Can i ask where those sill plates are from and the foot rest?

Thanks,

Martin

Here you go 😁👍
http://www.lockwoodinternational.co.uk/sill-protectors/volkswagen/golf/mk7/golf-gti-part-no-k38.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-RHD-VW-Golf-7-MK7-Seat-mk3-footrest-pedals-Car-pedal-Cover/32218031571.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.229.MoPcfc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10547_10342_10325_10343_10340_10548_10341_10192_10190_10084_10083_10307_10301_10303_10059_10314_10184_10534_100031_10604_10103_10142,searchweb201603_6,ppcSwitch_4_ppcChannel&algo_expid=d71a59a4-8182-49c6-a86d-97811b9e577f-35&algo_pvid=d71a59a4-8182-49c6-a86d-97811b9e577f&priceBeautifyAB=0


thanks for the links, ordered some cill protectors for mine too.. :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CocoPops on 12 January 2018, 19:37
(https://preview.ibb.co/mioFXR/A1_B615_B2_D4_F7_4_A98_9_A1_D_66_B41_AAB6353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0ytK6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hQM2CR/EE93_F337_A1_BF_4_D43_93_F2_2804_C7_EDFDBA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d30Jmm)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: physio on 12 January 2018, 19:52
snap I'm picking same car up in march  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 12 January 2018, 19:56
(https://preview.ibb.co/mioFXR/A1_B615_B2_D4_F7_4_A98_9_A1_D_66_B41_AAB6353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0ytK6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hQM2CR/EE93_F337_A1_BF_4_D43_93_F2_2804_C7_EDFDBA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d30Jmm)

Looks great, I love TR :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 12 January 2018, 20:17
Looks great, I love TR :smiley:

@CocoPops; Really like Tornado Red. And the wheels....................they look the business and they’d also be my choice. :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 12 January 2018, 21:19
 :cool:👍
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 12 January 2018, 21:57
(https://preview.ibb.co/mioFXR/A1_B615_B2_D4_F7_4_A98_9_A1_D_66_B41_AAB6353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0ytK6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hQM2CR/EE93_F337_A1_BF_4_D43_93_F2_2804_C7_EDFDBA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d30Jmm)
Lovely, just order same colour , tints but Brescia's.
Enjoy, I've got to wait 4weeks.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 31 January 2018, 10:54
Oh I'm excited   :grin:
Just had little video from dealer telling me they've just received my car.
Roll on Fri afternoon  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 February 2018, 21:49
(https://preview.ibb.co/mioFXR/A1_B615_B2_D4_F7_4_A98_9_A1_D_66_B41_AAB6353.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0ytK6)
(https://preview.ibb.co/hQM2CR/EE93_F337_A1_BF_4_D43_93_F2_2804_C7_EDFDBA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d30Jmm)

Looks great, I love TR :smiley:

Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 01 February 2018, 22:13
Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.

I really like the anthracite Seville alloys; powdercoated finish that’s durable and able to stand up to the salt and grit the local authorities spread on the roads at this time of year. No risk of whiteworm corrosion either.

I really wish that VW would stop fitting diamond cut wheels to their cars  :whistle:

It’s good we don’t all like the same things...............
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 February 2018, 22:27
Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.

I really like the anthracite Seville alloys; powdercoated finish that’s durable and able to stand up to the salt and grit the local authorities spread on the roads at this time of year. No risk of whiteworm corrosion either.

I really wish that VW would stop fitting diamond cut wheels to their cars  :whistle:

It’s good we don’t all like the same things...............

Yeah, I'm not a massive of diamond cut either. But I just think those Sevilles in grey look far too fussy and very aftermarket. Made worse by the red rim. I wouldn't pick them over the Parkers if they they were a no cost option. But they look good on the GTD in silver/black. TBF VW offers a pretty poor choice on the Golf and seem to just have everything diamond cut. Audis wheel choices aren't exactly great either. Must be a VAG thing.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 01 February 2018, 22:41
Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.

I really like the anthracite Seville alloys; powdercoated finish that’s durable and able to stand up to the salt and grit the local authorities spread on the roads at this time of year. No risk of whiteworm corrosion either.

I really wish that VW would stop fitting diamond cut wheels to their cars  :whistle:

It’s good we don’t all like the same things...............

Yeah, I'm not a massive of diamond cut either. But I just think those Sevilles in grey look far too fussy and very aftermarket. Made worse by the red rim. I wouldn't pick them over the Parkers if they they were a no cost option. But they look good on the GTD in silver/black. TBF VW offers a pretty poor choice on the Golf and seem to just have everything diamond cut. Audis wheel choices aren't exactly great either. Must be a VAG thing.

Yes, I agree the VW wheel choice is poor - not just on the Golf, and IMO there are too many VW models being fitted with diamond cut wheels. The paint colour palette on the Golf isn’t great either, although I really like Indium Grey - not just saying that because your GTI is Indium Grey! Also, it was your car that actually got me quite liking the Parker Alloys - diamond cut I know, but they look good on your car.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 01 February 2018, 22:45
URL=http://s77.photobucket
Mine ready to pick up tomorrow afternoon.
( I don't know why photo is not working , I've spent ages trying to work out how to upload photos , yes read "how to" guides, I'm just a tech dinosaur)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 February 2018, 06:54
URL=http://s77.photobucket
Mine ready to pick up tomorrow afternoon.
( I don't know why photo is not working , I've spent ages trying to work out how to upload photos , yes read "how to" guides, I'm just a tech dinosaur)

Photobucket doesn't work these days for forums.

I and lots of other I think use this - https://postimages.org

Really easy to sign up, it's free and easy to use.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 02 February 2018, 06:58
Love the colour, not a fan of the wheels though.

I really like the anthracite Seville alloys; powdercoated finish that’s durable and able to stand up to the salt and grit the local authorities spread on the roads at this time of year. No risk of whiteworm corrosion either.

I really wish that VW would stop fitting diamond cut wheels to their cars  :whistle:

It’s good we don’t all like the same things...............

Yeah, I'm not a massive of diamond cut either. But I just think those Sevilles in grey look far too fussy and very aftermarket. Made worse by the red rim. I wouldn't pick them over the Parkers if they they were a no cost option. But they look good on the GTD in silver/black. TBF VW offers a pretty poor choice on the Golf and seem to just have everything diamond cut. Audis wheel choices aren't exactly great either. Must be a VAG thing.

Yes, I agree the VW wheel choice is poor - not just on the Golf, and IMO there are too many VW models being fitted with diamond cut wheels. The paint colour palette on the Golf isn’t great either, although I really like Indium Grey - not just saying that because your GTI is Indium Grey! Also, it was your car that actually got me quite liking the Parker Alloys - diamond cut I know, but they look good on your car.

I wanted white but the Indium Grey was available. I'm pleased I got it as I love the colour and as you say, the Parkers work pretty well with it. I looked on the configuror on German vW site and so many colour choices for the GTi, we get very limited choice here!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 02 February 2018, 23:06
URL=http://s77.photobucket
Mine ready to pick up tomorrow afternoon.
( I don't know why photo is not working , I've spent ages trying to work out how to upload photos , yes read "how to" guides, I'm just a tech dinosaur)

Photobucket doesn't work these days for forums.

I and lots of other I think use this - https://postimages.org

Really easy to sign up, it's free and easy to use.

Thanks Jim.
I'm trying post images but not getting very far. Please can someone explain a simple way of posting a picture.

I picked mine up this afternoon..... wow I love it.
It's such a pleasure to drive .
I was a bit nervous of the dealer experience but I was well looked after. I had thought about them asking not to prep it but I let them do it explaining that I didn't want any swirls etc. It is absolutely unmarked!! (they didn't put cover on it cos they thought it would scratch it)
Well chuffed, I just would like to be able to post some pics for you.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 02 February 2018, 23:15
(https://s20.postimg.org/4yrmwdljt/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/4yrmwdljt/)
Think I've cracked it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: andy28 on 02 February 2018, 23:39
Looks great!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 02 February 2018, 23:40
Hi MKgti, you need to pick hotlink for forums rather than thumbnail?

Then we get the bigger picture!

(https://s20.postimg.org/5bj12k3tp/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 03 February 2018, 12:25
Hi MKgti, you need to pick hotlink for forums rather than thumbnail?

Thanks very much. I'm slowly getting the hang of it.
Strangely try to upload to postimage via Wi-Fi wouldn't work, turned off and used network and uploaded fine.

Then we get the bigger picture!

(https://s20.postimg.org/5bj12k3tp/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 03 February 2018, 13:19
Thanks very much. I'm slowly getting the hang of it.
Strangely try to upload to postimage via Wi-Fi wouldn't work, turned off and used network and uploaded fine.

Sorry, forgot to say how good it looks, Brescias are very smart.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 07 February 2018, 08:12
Hi MKgti, you need to pick hotlink for forums rather than thumbnail?

Thanks very much. I'm slowly getting the hang of it.
Strangely try to upload to postimage via Wi-Fi wouldn't work, turned off and used network and uploaded fine.

Then we get the bigger picture!

(https://s20.postimg.org/5bj12k3tp/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

That looks fantastic! Enjoy!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 07 February 2018, 21:19
Hi MKgti, you need to pick hotlink for forums rather than thumbnail?

Thanks very much. I'm slowly getting the hang of it.
Strangely try to upload to postimage via Wi-Fi wouldn't work, turned off and used network and uploaded fine.

Then we get the bigger picture!

(https://s20.postimg.org/5bj12k3tp/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

That looks fantastic! Enjoy!

Thanks Jim, I've just been out enjoying it, came across someone enjoying their R, we gave each other a thumbs up :grin:
I'm hoping for some good weather at the weekend so I can give it a nice clean and wax.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Stretts on 09 February 2018, 11:43
Not long to wait now until I join my wife in the MK 7.5 Gti club.  Last weekend I placed an order for a three door DSG Gti in pure white with Seville alloys and 90% tinted glass.  The car is already built and sitting in Emden so should not take long to arrive.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 09 February 2018, 18:55
Not long to wait now until I join my wife in the MK 7.5 Gti club.  Last weekend I placed an order for a three door DSG Gti in pure white with Seville alloys and 90% tinted glass.  The car is already built and sitting in Emden so should not take long to arrive.

👍 Welcome along mate 😁
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 01 March 2018, 21:00
Isn't it new reg day today? Anyone pick theirs up or did this awful weather put it on hold?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 01 March 2018, 21:12
Not sure i'd have been wanting to pick up a new car today. I picked mine up in December, in the dark and in heavy rain. It's barely looked anything resembling clean since it left the dealers forecourt.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 01 March 2018, 21:23
I was originally supposed to pick mine up today but as it was built much earlier than planned I picked it up at the start of Jan instead. So glad I didn’t have to pick it up today. It’s all tucked up nice and clean in the garage instead  :grin: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mbatters576 on 03 March 2018, 08:35
Was all fun and games picking up my new GTI yesterday in the snow and ice  :grin:

Any advice for a new GTI owner (e.g. change of tyres etc.)?

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 03 March 2018, 09:45
Well in all honesty I wouldn't swap the tyres unless you have money to burn. Which wheels do you have?

If they're 18's with Bridgestone Potenza's, they're not the best in winter but will probably be OK once the weather improves. If you really struggle then a better solution would be to consider a second set of wheels shod with decent winter tyres.

Of course if you do have money to burn then you may wish to consider a set of Michelin PS4's.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jamrolu on 02 April 2018, 10:07
New arrival!

Performance pack, white silver, Santiagos, leather, keyless, reverse camera, and trying the Plug & Play soundbar over the Dynaudio pack I had last time (it was the difference between a stock car and a 1 week wait or a factory build!).

I love love love the colour... it looks pretty white on these photos but in person it’s definitely more grey.

(http://wanderandclick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_3316.jpg)
(http://wanderandclick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_3317.jpg)
(http://wanderandclick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_3331.jpg)
(http://wanderandclick.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_3330.jpg)

Collected on Thursday 29th March - 500 miles down so far, almost time to open the taps!  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 02 April 2018, 10:27
Great looking car, hope you enjoy it
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jamrolu on 03 April 2018, 09:48
Thanks James - I can confidently say I am!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sam67GTD on 04 April 2018, 13:49
Those leather seats with the red details look amazing. Beautiful GTI, enjoy!!  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jamrolu on 04 April 2018, 14:25
Those leather seats with the red details look amazing. Beautiful GTI, enjoy!!  :cool:

You definitely need to be a fan of red to buy one!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: BobbyT on 11 April 2018, 23:52
Picked up my R two weeks ago, really loving it so far. Such a great all round package (http://i.imgur.com/075LmfZ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/075LmfZ)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 12 April 2018, 22:49
Picked up my car on the 5th March but what with the weather it was detail and 5 mins after leaving it snowed on my drive home and been raining pretty much ever since.
Gone GTI, hello R

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/D39416F5-178E-4CE9-B5D6-E7D8EFC9248D_zpsujg2bj87.jpeg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/BC1F2F9F-8A26-45E6-8444-C7BB7F0D4283_zpsajw9qosg.jpeg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Gaz W on 13 April 2018, 21:22
Picked up my car on the 5th March but what with the weather it was detail and 5 mins after leaving it snowed on my drive home and been raining pretty much ever since.
Gone GTI, hello R

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/mk75/50DFF3C8-3A27-4FCC-A8A4-31B09F06B2A9_zps8wbptthd.jpeg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/mk75/6AD1B732-0D18-4DD6-AE7C-D1AA0214929D_zpsbcw5s2tr.jpeg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/JamesRees/mk75/D2A0F8B3-B269-4092-9231-4D09EA2AA765_zpsfg6d2jny.jpeg)

Photos broken!

Interested on your thoughts going from GTI to R as I am considering doing the same!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: HQ786 on 16 April 2018, 16:37
Everyones pics are broken
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 16 April 2018, 19:16
Everyones pics are broken

Not everyone's; just people who use Photobucket, who don’t allow third party image hosting unless you pay them a large annual fee, and Postimage.org who seem to have changed the ‘org’ to ‘cc’ in the address link for posting pictures and they don’t seem to have told anyone!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: WarwickGTI on 27 April 2018, 10:13
Picked up the car 6 months ago but have only just joined the forum, covered 8k miles and love the car. Stock at the moment but looks to make some minor mods once my warranty runs out!

(https://s20.postimg.cc/ydr95v0ah/IMG_0661.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ydr95v0ah/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: spdpug98 on 01 May 2018, 07:36
I’m a new member after picking up a new CS last week, it’s edition number 285 and I bought it from a VW dealership who had it as a showroom display for the past 12 months

Loving the car and just slowly adding some miles on to it

https://ibb.co/bWCQrx
https://ibb.co/kiQpJc
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 05 May 2018, 10:29
Well, collected the GTI Thursday evening, and spent the whole of yesterday (12 hours worth) detailing the car. She looks absolutely stunning.

I did miss the GTD when I walked away from it at the dealers though, as it was a great car, and hope the new one is as reliable. Love the art velours interior looks really special and feels great to the touch.

So far only 15 Miles on the clock but already I’ve noticed how much quieter and smoother the Petrol engine is over the deisel (and that wasn’t bad in those respects at all either). Obviously as expected bit of shock on my 7 mile journey to fill her up yesterday (Tesco Momentum 99), to see the MPG barely break 30mpg despite taking it really easy. I hope that improves as the mileage climbs (would be happy at around 34-35mpg ish). Even though the GTD was no slouch, it too me a little by surprise how quick the GTI felt even taking the acceleration really easy (bit of a grin moment)

Couple of little things I noticed during the detail was that the DSG gear-lever doesn’t have the nice carbon fibre inserts either side, rather just plain smooth plastic. Also noticed that the rear bumper lower diffuser has a huge slot on the underside (presumably for a tow bar). Is there a blank plate available from VW for this at all does anyone know?

Mods already performed yesterday are

Stainless steel foot rest
Lockwood GTI sill trims
Genuine under seat storage drawers both side fitted.
Engine front cover (for intake manifold)
Red badgeskins for front and rear badges as well as the small one on the steering wheel.
Refitted my red LED footwell lights
Carbon 3D effect number plates to replace the dealer standard ones.
Refitted my Dynaudio badges to all 4 doors main speakers (had thes in the GTD)
Aluminium rear door kick plate inserts (to mimic the illuminated ones in the front). Again from the GTD
Fitted brushed chrome tweeter surrounds for the rear doors like the ones up front (GTD again)
Added up to date speed camera database and fuel stations to the Nav unit.
Added all my previous radio presets and logos.
Boot light bulb changed back to super white LED version from GTD
Glovebox light replaced for LED version.
New aftermarket GTI logo mats with red piping (bargain)
Set up my WLAN and Car-Net

Still to do.

Refit the 4 active door opening illuminated LED lights in the doors to replace the plastic red reflectors.
Refitted the Red LED rear footwell lighting from the GTD.
Various VCDS coding bits.

I’ll post some pics up later.



Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 05 May 2018, 12:47
Well, collected the GTI Thursday evening, and spent the whole of yesterday (12 hours worth) detailing the car. She looks absolutely stunning.

I did miss the GTD when I walked away from it at the dealers though, as it was a great car, and hope the new one is as reliable. Love the art velours interior looks really special and feels great to the touch.

So far only 15 Miles on the clock but already I’ve noticed how much quieter and smoother the Petrol engine is over the deisel (and that wasn’t bad in those respects at all either). Obviously as expected bit of shock on my 7 mile journey to fill her up yesterday (Tesco Momentum 99), to see the MPG barely break 30mpg despite taking it really easy. I hope that improves as the mileage climbs (would be happy at around 34-35mpg ish). Even though the GTD was no slouch, it too me a little by surprise how quick the GTI felt even taking the acceleration really easy (bit of a grin moment)

Couple of little things I noticed during the detail was that the DSG gear-lever doesn’t have the nice carbon fibre inserts either side, rather just plain smooth plastic. Also noticed that the rear bumper lower diffuser has a huge slot on the underside (presumably for a tow bar). Is there a blank plate available from VW for this at all does anyone know?

Mods already performed yesterday are

Lockwood GTI sill trims
Genuine under seat storage drawers both side fitted.
Engine front cover (for intake manifold)
Red badgeskins for front and rear badges as well as the small one on the steering wheel.
Refitted my red LED footwell lights
Carbon 3D effect number plates to replace the dealer standard ones.
Refitted my Dynaudio badges to all 4 doors main speakers (had thes in the GTD)
Aluminium rear door kick plate inserts (to mimic the illuminated ones in the front). Again from the GTD
Fitted brushed chrome tweeter surrounds for the rear doors like the ones up front (GTD again)
Added up to date speed camera database and fuel stations to the Nav unit.
Added all my previous radio presets and logos.
Boot light bulb changed back to super white LED version from GTD
Glovebox light replaced for LED version.
New aftermarket GTI logo mats with red piping (bargain)
Set up my WLAN and Car-Net

Still to do.

Refit the 4 active door opening illuminated LED lights in the doors to replace the plastic red reflectors.
Refitted the Red LED rear footwell lighting from the GTD.
Various VCDS coding bits.

I’ll post some pics up later.

Someone's been busy, nothing beats fiddling on a new car.
You'll soon forget about mpg difference,  just enjoy.
Look forward to pics.
All the best with your new toy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 05 May 2018, 17:16
Some images - sorry got a bit carried away as usual. It’s a bit dusty with a few dead flies now due to the great warm weather at the moment and me using it today. But hey, I bought it to use it.


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/40101319240_8fdc3d3578_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/246BK6S)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/41865497202_1b8662d00f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvBKh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/41865490532_6da0f87b31_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvzLh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/872/28038636038_d123a648ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFkDh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/824/41865488072_6c0e9a4917_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Mvz2S)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/825/27039774177_db5e7e41db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpUP4)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/28038592358_4e4cae14f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHF7Eb)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/41865470612_f2f1f01a82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvtQQ)


A few of the mods already done.


1. Lower Engine Cover


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/972/27039767757_4376460af9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpSUn)


2. Chromed foot rest


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/946/28038627078_3a99e97614_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFhYN)


3. Logo'd carpet mats and Lockwood Sill Trims


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/41865478842_791554822c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvwhJ)


4. Sill trims and Dynaudio badge


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/28038609618_cb6bd523fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFcML)


5. Chromed Speaker cover


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/27039778967_45cb9e2f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpWeD)


6. Underseat Storage Drawers


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/27039792127_7356d1aacf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hcq19x)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/831/41191273014_a4cf62854a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25KW3oj)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 05 May 2018, 17:27
Looks great :smiley: Glad you're happy, you will see the fuel economy improve, early days yet. Are you going to change your forum name now? :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 05 May 2018, 18:25
Looks nice that does  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 05 May 2018, 19:22
That’s beautiful. Indium grey with the red bits looks the bees knees.
Very best of luck with it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 05 May 2018, 19:31
Looks great :) Glad you're happy, you will see the fuel economy improve, early days yet. Are you going to change your forum name now? ;) :D


Thought about it Watts, but TBH can’t be bothered - plus it reminds me of my more humble beginnings - car wise.


Thanks for the positive comments guys- much appreciated.


P.s. anyone know why Flickr has started messing with image sizes when posting ? All images should be the same size ?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: o`Neil on 05 May 2018, 21:15
She looks lovely there Sootchucker  :cool:

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Booth11 on 05 May 2018, 21:53
Beautiful GTI.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 06 May 2018, 14:02
That looks rather lovely Sootchucker.

Don't change the user name (again) as the GTI pipes get way more sooty than GTD ones!  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Cossieian on 06 May 2018, 14:09
That looks sensational, the red stripe with that colour is spot on. Good choice my man :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: gtiaps on 06 May 2018, 20:49
Lovely looking Gti the red highlights really pop with the grey looks well liking the little mods too although I couldn't get the speaker surrounds to work with mine being a 3 door
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: STmichael on 07 May 2018, 16:02
Great looking car. That looks like a BLUE GT parked in the garage. I also have one as part of my 2 car family along with the GTD. A fantastically underrated car.
Have you got the details of the footrest for the no longer needed left leg!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Arnold_Lane on 07 May 2018, 18:56
Great looking car. That looks like a BLUE GT parked in the garage. I also have one as part of my 2 car family along with the GTD. A fantastically underrated car.
Have you got the details of the footrest for the no longer needed left leg!

I agree with your Blue GT comments. I had one (or two actually, but that's another storey) before my GTi and thought it underrated too. Fuel consumption was pretty amazing by comparison. Same journey, same conditions and roughly the same speeds the BGT would manage an indicated 47 mpg, Golf gets 33 mpg.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 May 2018, 22:11
Yes indeed that’s the wife’s Blue GT that she loves (heavily specced), and it’s a little pocket rocket and a cracking car.

As to the footrest, I know a lot of folk buy them from AliExpress but I got this from Super Skoda in Poland. Exactly the same sort, just as cheap (if not cheaper) and arrived in 5 days rather than 5 weeks.

http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION (http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JasonGTD on 08 May 2018, 12:31
Some images - sorry got a bit carried away as usual. It’s a bit dusty with a few dead flies now due to the great warm weather at the moment and me using it today. But hey, I bought it to use it.


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/40101319240_8fdc3d3578_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/246BK6S)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/41865497202_1b8662d00f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvBKh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/41865490532_6da0f87b31_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvzLh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/872/28038636038_d123a648ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFkDh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/824/41865488072_6c0e9a4917_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Mvz2S)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/825/27039774177_db5e7e41db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpUP4)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/28038592358_4e4cae14f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHF7Eb)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/41865470612_f2f1f01a82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvtQQ)


A few of the mods already done.


1. Lower Engine Cover


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/972/27039767757_4376460af9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpSUn)


2. Chromed foot rest


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/946/28038627078_3a99e97614_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFhYN)


3. Logo'd carpet mats and Lockwood Sill Trims


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/41865478842_791554822c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvwhJ)


4. Sill trims and Dynaudio badge


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/28038609618_cb6bd523fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFcML)


5. Chromed Speaker cover


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/27039778967_45cb9e2f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpWeD)


6. Underseat Storage Drawers


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/27039792127_7356d1aacf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hcq19x)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/831/41191273014_a4cf62854a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25KW3oj)

Car looks awesome mate, you've won the game.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 May 2018, 12:38
She certainly is pretty (at least to me). But then so was the GTD, and that was (and is) still a brilliant car. Just fancied a change from 15 years of diesels. To be sure though if my yearly mileage was more than my current 8-8.5 k (say up nearer 14-16 K), then I would still have her. The GTD really is a great car, and even though I now own a GTI, I will never disrespect it because for what it is (a great mile munching, frugal, fast hatchback), I genuinely believe it's the best oil burner in it's class out there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: STmichael on 08 May 2018, 18:12
Yes indeed that’s the wife’s Blue GT that she loves (heavily specced), and it’s a little pocket rocket and a cracking car.

As to the footrest, I know a lot of folk buy them from AliExpress but I got this from Super Skoda in Poland. Exactly the same sort, just as cheap (if not cheaper) and arrived in 5 days rather than 5 weeks.

http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION (http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION)

Just going off topic a little. A pic of the wife’s Blue GT complete with sunroof, alcantara seats and a couple of other extras.
(https://s20.postimg.cc/yndoln6ul/7_FA19_D9_F-4716-4963-_A574-_B2765_FD1_F66_E.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pflg4xzs9/)

and my 2 car drive!
(https://s20.postimg.cc/6ai6v6su5/51009901-36_ED-43_A8-8989-0_AB9_FDC9_EA3_C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4ip80a9h5/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JasonGTD on 09 May 2018, 08:41
Wahoooo ! Got an unexpected text this morning saying that my car has been built and is now in transit, a whole 3 weeks earlier than expected.

How long does transportation normally take from Wolfsburg?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 May 2018, 11:52
Mike only took 10 days from leaving to arriving at the dealers.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SPIKE_CS on 09 May 2018, 12:03
Some images - sorry got a bit carried away as usual. It’s a bit dusty with a few dead flies now due to the great warm weather at the moment and me using it today. But hey, I bought it to use it.


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/40101319240_8fdc3d3578_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/246BK6S)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/41865497202_1b8662d00f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvBKh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/41865490532_6da0f87b31_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvzLh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/872/28038636038_d123a648ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFkDh)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/824/41865488072_6c0e9a4917_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Mvz2S)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/825/27039774177_db5e7e41db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpUP4)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/28038592358_4e4cae14f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHF7Eb)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/41865470612_f2f1f01a82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvtQQ)


A few of the mods already done.


1. Lower Engine Cover


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/972/27039767757_4376460af9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpSUn)


2. Chromed foot rest


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/946/28038627078_3a99e97614_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFhYN)


3. Logo'd carpet mats and Lockwood Sill Trims


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/41865478842_791554822c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MvwhJ)


4. Sill trims and Dynaudio badge


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/28038609618_cb6bd523fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JHFcML)


5. Chromed Speaker cover


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/27039778967_45cb9e2f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HcpWeD)


6. Underseat Storage Drawers


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/27039792127_7356d1aacf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hcq19x)


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/831/41191273014_a4cf62854a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25KW3oj)

Stunning looking GTI. Love the interior  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2018, 14:17
Yes indeed that’s the wife’s Blue GT that she loves (heavily specced), and it’s a little pocket rocket and a cracking car.

As to the footrest, I know a lot of folk buy them from AliExpress but I got this from Super Skoda in Poland. Exactly the same sort, just as cheap (if not cheaper) and arrived in 5 days rather than 5 weeks.

http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION (http://www.superskoda.com/Volkswagen/Golf-VII/VW-Golf-VII-MK7-GTi-designed-footrest-for-RHD-cars-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION)

I've just ordered one of these and only just noticed on my order confirmation that it says for Manual Transmission - yours is is DSG so assuming it fits no problems? Can't see another one on there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JoeGTI on 16 May 2018, 16:17
There's only one type as far as I know - the narrower one that looks like a direct replacement for the plastic one in manual cars. The plastic one in DSG cars is a bit wider but this narrower one works fine (on DSG as well as manual cars)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 16 May 2018, 16:36
As Joe says, AFAIK there's only one type produced. If you look at the factory plain plastic units, you will notice that the DSG version is slightly wider than the manual version.

So what you end up with is a slightly narrower version (as per the photos), but yes, they fit perfectly in a DSG car. Just note that sometimes the mouldings on the backside (the "hooks" where it clips into the car body), need a bit of trimming to open them up fully (like the OEM ones), otherwise if you try and force it on without trimming, you can sometimes break the clips.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: andy28 on 16 May 2018, 16:52
I did trim it but still broke the bottom clip (obviously didn't trim it enough!). It holds on with the top clip and screw though and feels secure enough.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 16 May 2018, 17:32
Cheers guys, will take a look when it arrives.

I was going to try and get one from an S8 as it looked pretty similar but didn't get chance to do the swap!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JasonGTD on 16 May 2018, 18:57
Wahoo it's arrived at the Port of Tyne, now it's a question of how long the dealer will take to get it the 100 odd miles up the road !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MrBinks on 21 May 2018, 08:37
It's here!

My (new to me) 2016 GTI. Driven down from Norfolk to Kent this weekend having picked it up from a far away dealer, and this morning I had my first commute to work in it. It is so much quieter and smoother to drive than a bog standard Golf TDI. Love it!

(https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/32907881_10156225609019277_3799731144132395008_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=0851af4522381bc6cce3bc9d3c9d3bf8&oe=5B8CF626)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JasonGTD on 22 May 2018, 14:32
And she is here, at the dealer now and will be collecting on Thursday this week.

Super excited now.

(http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/Jasonza3/874DA538-5B82-49E7-86F9-2E9B1A5C3604.jpeg) (http://s862.photobucket.com/user/Jasonza3/media/874DA538-5B82-49E7-86F9-2E9B1A5C3604.jpeg.html)

(http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/Jasonza3/443F4EE4-E552-45B0-91DE-4FA26C99B4EC.jpeg) (http://s862.photobucket.com/user/Jasonza3/media/443F4EE4-E552-45B0-91DE-4FA26C99B4EC.jpeg.html)

(http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/Jasonza3/7BC8A145-96FD-41BD-BB84-4CB1343B2713.jpeg) (http://s862.photobucket.com/user/Jasonza3/media/7BC8A145-96FD-41BD-BB84-4CB1343B2713.jpeg.html)

(http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab181/Jasonza3/D84C84ED-7619-41E6-A927-129D0DC0CC97.jpeg) (http://s862.photobucket.com/user/Jasonza3/media/D84C84ED-7619-41E6-A927-129D0DC0CC97.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 07 June 2018, 18:16
Hi,

I'm picking up my lovely new GTI on Saturday (tomorrow is gonna drag soooo badly); could someone who has collected one recently let me know what should be present and correct please? I'm thinking beyond obvious things like 2 keys, handbook, paperwork.

Are there cables for connecting phones / media etc etc?

Any other heads up much appreciated.

Thanks.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 07 June 2018, 20:16
You won't get any cables for media (i didn't anyway) as you only need a USB lead.

Check for;-

2 keys (both should have engraved chrome tops for GTi/GTD/GTE/R models)
Finance documents
Mats & flaps if you ordered them 
Fuel if you asked for it
Service pack if you ordered it
Check if service regime set correctly (longlife or time/distance)
All options ordered present and correct
Survey car inside and out for signs of damage / repairs
SD card for sat nav
Handbook / manual (service record is digital these days)
Breakdown cover
Registration docs if purchased or lease agreement for PCH.
Free keyring
Soft toy
Bunch of flowers
Premium iPhone or USB cable
Plastic 12v socket cover
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JamesR27 on 07 June 2018, 20:20
Hi,

I'm picking up my lovely new GTI on Saturday (tomorrow is gonna drag soooo badly); could someone who has collected one recently let me know what should be present and correct please? I'm thinking beyond obvious things like 2 keys, handbook, paperwork.

Are there cables for connecting phones / media etc etc?

Any other heads up much appreciated.

Thanks.

I would make sure if you have an iPhone you get the VW cable for free.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 07 June 2018, 21:31
You won't get any cables for media (i didn't anyway) as you only need a USB lead.

Check for;-

2 keys
Finance documents
Mats & flaps if you ordered them 
Fuel if you asked for it
Service pack if you ordered it
Check if service regime set correctly (longlife or time/distance)
All options ordered present and correct
Survey car inside and out for signs of damage / repairs
SD card for sat nav
Handbook / manual (service record is digital these days)
Breakdown cover
Registration docs if purchased or lease agreement for PCH.
Free keyring
Soft toy
Bunch of flowers

Thanks for the list. I hadn't realised the Nav map would be on an SD card. Android phone for me, so sounds like only a USB cable needed.
Can't wait..... :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 07 June 2018, 22:20

Actually a USB cable should be provided - it does say so under the spec for all the Golf models in the price list.

Premium USB cable (choice of either Apple or Android smartphone compatibility)”

When he saw this he agreed and threw in both the android and Apple premium usb cables.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 08 June 2018, 00:00
Hmmm, I have the April 2017 price list and the premium cables aren't mentioned. However it does mention the underseat drawers (but curiously only under the passenger seat).  :huh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sootchucker on 08 June 2018, 16:29
Guzzle,

Here's a snipit of the Jan 2018 Golf price list with the relevant part highlighted. I've just checked the latest price list on line at VW, and it still says the same today. Not sure when it started though ?

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1736/27805421167_d59b003b07.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jn53Ze)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 08 June 2018, 18:45
Yep, fair enough. Just downloaded the latest price list and can see they've added the premium cables now. As expected, the underseat drawers for SE spec and above have been deleted.

I just used the cables I already had, so glad I got the drawers instead personally. But if they've made the cables standard, may as well have 'em. :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 08 June 2018, 23:04
THanks All, I'll ensure they include them.

Less than 12 hours to go now.....  :grin: :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 09 June 2018, 09:36
Hope it all goes well Dunc  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 09 June 2018, 13:41
Hope it all goes well Dunc  :cool:

Thanks - just stopped for lunch break, then back out to drive / fiddle. but....

Basically.....I'M IN LOVE!  :laugh:

SLight fly in that there's a couple of slight scratches, which they apologosed massively for and will fix asap, but otherwise..............IT'S AWESEOME.

By the way - should there be some kind of lid or blanking thing over the 12v socket by the park brake?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 09 June 2018, 14:05
Hope it all goes well Dunc  :cool:

Thanks - just stopped for lunch break, then back out to drive / fiddle. but....

Basically.....I'M IN LOVE!  :laugh:

SLight fly in that there's a couple of slight scratches, which they apologosed massively for and will fix asap, but otherwise..............IT'S AWESEOME.

By the way - should there be some kind of lid or blanking thing over the 12v socket by the park brake?

Your 12v socket should have one of these in it;-

 https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VOLKSWAGEN-SKODA-AUDI-12V-VOLT-CIGARETTE-LIGHTER-SOCKET-COVER-PLUG/153025215421?hash=item23a1037bbd:g:3jgAAOSwqWtalwhS

Although some members have swapped for this;-

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/299-Volkswagen-Seat-Skoda-Audi-12V-Power-Socket-Dummy-Cover-Aluminium-Finish/302132689794?epid=1561154431&hash=item465882fb82:g:njcAAOSwKOJYIci7

The small tray in front of the socket should be rubber lined with no cover. Some use it as a coin tray, but I use mine for collecting dust  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 09 June 2018, 14:09
Thanks Guzzle - I'll go and nag them for the plug that someone has pilferred. I need to go out for a drive again anyway..... :nerd:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 09 June 2018, 14:20
Guzzle,

Here's a snipit of the Jan 2018 Golf price list with the relevant part highlighted. I've just checked the latest price list on line at VW, and it still says the same today. Not sure when it started though ?

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1736/27805421167_d59b003b07.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jn53Ze)

Thanks Guzzle - I'll go and nag them for the plug that someone has pilferred. I need to go out for a drive again anyway..... :nerd:


Now updated checklist  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MarkHowells on 16 June 2018, 20:44
Hello.

Just registered to this forum.

I currently own a mk7 R and when i went to my dealer to order my mk7.5R manual in April I was advised that the R manual model will be discontinued because they will not be changed over to WLTP type approval (I did put a post on here a little while back about this).

So, I ordered a GTi PP which has now arrived at the dealership and I pick it up next Friday. Signed up the paperwork today and saw the same GTi as mine in the showroom. It does look stunning.

I have decided that I will keep the GTi until the mk8 R is available to order in 2020....... I will be sorry to see the R go, but the GTi seems to be better looking than the R. I have not driven a GTi yet so I hope that I will not be disappointed. Saying that I am quite excited about getting behind the wheel.  It sounds strange but the GTi seems to have more personality/character/fun (not sure which word describes it best) than the R.

It is an Atlantic Blue Performance Pack model with DCC, keyless entry and 19" Santiago alloys.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 17 June 2018, 08:06
Hello.

Just registered to this forum.

I currently own a mk7 R and when i went to my dealer to order my mk7.5R manual in April I was advised that the R manual model will be discontinued because they will not be changed over to WLTP type approval (I did put a post on here a little while back about this).

So, I ordered a GTi PP which has now arrived at the dealership and I pick it up next Friday. Signed up the paperwork today and saw the same GTi as mine in the showroom. It does look stunning.

I have decided that I will keep the GTi until the mk8 R is available to order in 2020....... I will be sorry to see the R go, but the GTi seems to be better looking than the R. I have not driven a GTi yet so I hope that I will not be disappointed. Saying that I am quite excited about getting behind the wheel.  It sounds strange but the GTi seems to have more personality/character/fun (not sure which word describes it best) than the R.

It is an Atlantic Blue Performance Pack model with DCC, keyless entry and 19" Santiago alloys.

I went from a Mk7 R to a Mk7.5 GTi PP in Jan. it depends on how you drive your R as to how much you will miss it!
The GTi will feel a little underwhelming as it scrambles for traction if you floor it pulling away from a standstill. I didn’t do it that often but loved how the R just sat down and flew away down the road with no fuss. Another thing I miss is how planted the R felt in comparison and the heavier steering feel generally. Even in Sport the GTi doesn’t quite feel the same. Things I don’t miss and you will probably be the same are the woeful turning lock and maybe (although I expected it) it’s fuel consumption  :shocked:
Overall though and I know not everyone will agree but for me personally I feel the GTi PP is the better all rounder. It looks better styling wise, rides a little less crashingly over poorer road surfaces but still retains the fun factor when you get the opportunity to use it.
Enjoy it for what it is......a bloody good car !!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Colh on 30 June 2018, 21:33
PIcked up this beauty this morning.  A whole 10 Miles on the clock. 

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj563/Chami1510/B1382E99-7E81-4A4E-9B9B-C121ADAA2581_zpswlzfcod8.jpeg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Chami1510/media/B1382E99-7E81-4A4E-9B9B-C121ADAA2581_zpswlzfcod8.jpeg.html)

(http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj563/Chami1510/BDFD3510-60B1-42FA-A1F3-DAC53F4D6ECF_zpsildecbcn.jpeg) (http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/Chami1510/media/BDFD3510-60B1-42FA-A1F3-DAC53F4D6ECF_zpsildecbcn.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Colh on 01 July 2018, 05:15
Just reading previous posts.  Missing my USB cable.  I did ask specifically and was told it wasn’t included.  Will be going. Back in for that.

Also, I only got the GTI version of the key on one of them.  Should it be both?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JB GTI on 01 July 2018, 06:53
You should get two GTi keys. Check your glovebox or owners manual as the other one may be there. The keys don’t come from the factory with the GTI ends. They should be fitted at PDI but quite often don’t get done. You will need a small Torx driver to fit the cover.  :smiley:

Also...looking good 👍 :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Colh on 01 July 2018, 11:00
Thanks.

Found the second GTI fob in the boot.  Also pointed out the USB bit in the brochure to the salesman who said he’d not noticed since he started in Dec and never been chased for one until now.  Picking one up sometime next week.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ar899 on 01 July 2018, 11:36
Looking good Col. Is that Deep Black? How does it compare with your Match? Comfort/seats?
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Post by: Colh on 01 July 2018, 11:40
Yes, deep pearl black.

The seats are more comfortable.  I prefer the support you get in the sports seats.  The ride is harder, which was to be expected.  My match had Singapore alloys on it but these are bigger, and you feel more bumps from the sports suspension.

Going from the match, it could be very easy to get caught speeding as it’s so effortless to accelerate.  Resting a heavy right foot would do it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: maxie on 07 July 2018, 17:34
not done owt to it, but took it through the hardknott pass.. now that's a road to test ya nerve etc on .lol.

(http://i63.tinypic.com/dwqudw.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Davey-c on 07 July 2018, 21:14
Car looks well.👍🏻
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 14 July 2018, 22:29
not done owt to it, but took it through the hardknott pass.. now that's a road to test ya nerve etc on .lol.

(http://i63.tinypic.com/dwqudw.jpg)

Snap! I took my new PP over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes to visit Wast Water on Wednesday. Blimey - a nerve testing trip in a new car for sure!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: maxie on 15 July 2018, 09:01
not done owt to it, but took it through the hardknott pass.. now that's a road to test ya nerve etc on .lol.

(http://i63.tinypic.com/dwqudw.jpg)

Snap! I took my new PP over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes to visit Wast Water on Wednesday. Blimey - a nerve testing trip in a new car for sure!!

it is very scary, i'm not too good with hights either. at one point we met a small truck coming down with a broken down car on it so we pulled to the left as close as i dared with what i can only describe as a drop that felt like 3miles.lol. put the mirrors in and prayed he had room.. phew about 5mm to spare  cuz i wasn't moving with no mirrors to see the edge... NEVER AGAIN is all i can say, deffo a once in a lifetime thing..and a beautiful drive :) .
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 15 July 2018, 11:18
ahem; I'll be honest and admit that I tooK two opportunities to pull in, look at view, and then tag on back of multi-car train so that it would be any unlucky oncomers having to yield :wink:

In the evening, I found myself reliving that section climbing up near beginning of Hardknnott where there's 4 or 5 1st gear full lock hairpins in a row, and the road is about the width of a Toureg!! Yikes. Wast Water was stunning though, and greatly enjoyed the (longer) route back on A roads to Amblseide  :cool:. Now mine has got 2000k on it it's really sweetening up.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: maxie on 15 July 2018, 12:55
ahem; I'll be honest and admit that I tooK two opportunities to pull in, look at view, and then tag on back of multi-car train so that it would be any unlucky oncomers having to yield :wink:

In the evening, I found myself reliving that section climbing up near beginning of Hardknnott where there's 4 or 5 1st gear full lock hairpins in a row, and the road is about the width of a Toureg!! Yikes. Wast Water was stunning though, and greatly enjoyed the (longer) route back on A roads to Amblseide  :cool:. Now mine has got 2000k on it it's really sweetening up.

braver than me.. :) i went arond the long way back wouldn't get up there again for all the tea in china.. lol . fun though :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: John F on 26 July 2018, 15:24
Been away from the group for the last 3 weeks, been too busy enjoying my first ever Golf GTI (PP, DSG 5dr, Atlantic blue metallic, no other extras)!

Got to work out how to post pics, I followed the guidance but no success, so any further help welcome.

As for the car. It's all I hoped for and more. A comfortable commuting machine in heavy traffic, and a huge blast when the road is clear.

I treated myself to an ODB11 as well. So far, I have switched off the Soundaktor (I prefer just to hear the exhaust from the back), enabled Scandinavian daytime running lights (basically the rear LEDs are now on during the day as well as the front), and switched off the annoying buzzer that sounds when you open the driver's door with the key in the ignition (not keyless entry on my car).
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: maxie on 26 July 2018, 15:34
Been away from the group for the last 3 weeks, been too busy enjoying my first ever Golf GTI (PP, DSG 5dr, Atlantic blue metallic, no other extras)!

Got to work out how to post pics, I followed the guidance but no success, so any further help welcome.

As for the car. It's all I hoped for and more. A comfortable commuting machine in heavy traffic, and a huge blast when the road is clear.

I treated myself to an ODB11 as well. So far, I have switched off the Soundaktor (I prefer just to hear the exhaust from the back), enabled Scandinavian daytime running lights (basically the rear LEDs are now on during the day as well as the front), and switched off the annoying buzzer that sounds when you open the driver's door with the key in the ignition (not keyless entry on my car).

upload them to tinypics then copy paste the link in your post :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: John F on 30 July 2018, 15:21
Here's an attempt at sharing pics of my GTI PP DSG in Atlantic blue - took delivery at the end of June!

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=NuVqmzAy%2FKzPsXOnz5Kr8Yh4l5k2TGxc

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=NuVqmzAy%2FKxb0n18ID9b%2Foh4l5k2TGxc

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=NuVqmzAy%2FKw3byZzrzzQvoh4l5k2TGxc
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rjwojcik on 30 July 2018, 18:55
Here's an attempt at sharing pics of my GTI PP DSG in Atlantic blue - took delivery at the end of June!

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=NuVqmzAy%2FKzPsXOnz5Kr8Yh4l5k2TGxc

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=NuVqmzAy%2FKxb0n18ID9b%2Foh4l5k2TGxc

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=NuVqmzAy%2FKw3byZzrzzQvoh4l5k2TGxc

How's this:

(http://i66.tinypic.com/2d9r22f.jpg)

(http://i64.tinypic.com/1zzm5xd.jpg)

(http://i64.tinypic.com/vey71z.jpg)

Just cut n paste the IMG links you get from the tinypic into your post
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: battleshipgrey on 07 August 2018, 20:59
Gorgeous. I'm about to press the button on a new Indium Grey GTI Performance  - although one dealer talked himself out of a sale by moaning about how long the delivery time is. If it's still 16-17 weeks I can put up with it and keep driving my Carbon Grey until the new one arrives...  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Madpig on 14 August 2018, 13:05
Good afternoon guys!

I'm currently looking at buying a GTI performance but undecided on the colour.....
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 14 August 2018, 14:26
@Madpig; welcome to the forum

Colour choice is a very personal thing and one person’s favourite colour will be another person’s least favourite, so if your asking for advice on which colour you should choose, you’re likely to get a multitude of different responses. Also, VW’s colour palette isn’t particularly exciting either, so not too many colours to choose from.

When I’m buying a new car, I consider the following  in relation to paint colour;

Light or dark colour? A dark colour is harder work to keep clean and IMO requires more effort. Dark colours also show scratches, paint chips and swirls more than lighter colours. If you’re time poor, or not prepared to invest the time in keeping your car looking good, then a dark coloured car might not be the best choice.

Who will wash it? If you entrust your car washing to the £5 hand wash places or automatic car washes, then it’s likely to be inflicted with swirl marks due to poor washing techniques used, and swirl marks will be more visible on a darker colour. If you wash your car yourself, then whatever the colour, adopting a careful washing technique will help minimise paintwork swirls.

Colour matching; if you’re unfortunate enough to need any bodywork or paint repairs, is it an easy colour to match? Historically, light metallic colours (such as silver) or solid reds were difficult to get an accurate colour match. This might not be such a problem now with the use of spectrophotometer paint matching technology.

It’s always worth having a look in the used cars section of VW’s website as there’ll be a good selection of nearly new GTI Golfs (with photos) there in a variety of colours, so you’ll be able to see what each colour looks like ‘in the metal’. If I was buying a new GTI, my shortlist of colours in order of preference would be Pure White, Indium Grey, Isaac Blue or Tornado Red.

Good luck with your colour choice.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 August 2018, 17:03
And if you really want to wind yourself up, go to Volkswagen.de (http://Volkswagen.de) and take a look on the configurator how many extra colours zee germans can choose from - at huge extra cost though!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 14 August 2018, 17:58
Tungsten Silver all the way, don't even bother looking at any other colour  :whistle:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: MKgti on 14 August 2018, 18:04
(https://s20.postimg.cc/5bj12k3tp/20180202_143123.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)free upload site no registration (https://postimages.org/)

Red!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Madpig on 14 August 2018, 19:02
@Madpig; welcome to the forum

Colour choice is a very personal thing and one person’s favourite colour will be another person’s least favourite, so if your asking for advice on which colour you should choose, you’re likely to get a multitude of different responses. Also, VW’s colour palette isn’t particularly exciting either, so not too many colours to choose from.

When I’m buying a new car, I consider the following  in relation to paint colour;

Light or dark colour? A dark colour is harder work to keep clean and IMO requires more effort. Dark colours also show scratches, paint chips and swirls more than lighter colours. If you’re time poor, or not prepared to invest the time in keeping your car looking good, then a dark coloured car might not be the best choice.

Who will wash it? If you entrust your car washing to the £5 hand wash places or automatic car washes, then it’s likely to be inflicted with swirl marks due to poor washing techniques used, and swirl marks will be more visible on a darker colour. If you wash your car yourself, then whatever the colour, adopting a careful washing technique will help minimise paintwork swirls.

Colour matching; if you’re unfortunate enough to need any bodywork or paint repairs, is it an easy colour to match? Historically, light metallic colours (such as silver) or solid reds were difficult to get an accurate colour match. This might not be such a problem now with the use of spectrophotometer paint matching technology.

It’s always worth having a look in the used cars section of VW’s website as there’ll be a good selection of nearly new GTI Golfs (with photos) there in a variety of colours, so you’ll be able to see what each colour looks like ‘in the metal’. If I was buying a new GTI, my shortlist of colours in order of preference would be Pure White, Indium Grey, Isaac Blue or Tornado Red.

Good luck with your colour choice.

Thanks for that; however, decision made....I think I’m going to go for pure white!

Specification I am so very close to pulling the trigger on is as follows:
GTI Performance 5 door manual
Pure white
Standard alloys
Jacara interior
Heated front screen
Rear view camera
Sunroof
Lane assist / traffic sign recognition
Dynaudio

One of my colleagues took me out this afternoon in his car which when he put his foot down caught me a bit by surprise....considering they’re only 245 bhp they’re pretty quick!

Just waiting for confirmation of the part exchange price against my current beast...I should find out by Saturday.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 14 August 2018, 19:36
Thanks for that; however, decision made....I think I’m going to go for pure white!

Specification I am so very close to pulling the trigger on is as follows:
GTI Performance 5 door manual
Pure white
Standard alloys
Jacara interior
Heated front screen
Rear view camera
Sunroof
Lane assist / traffic sign recognition
Dynaudio

One of my colleagues took me out this afternoon in his car which when he put his foot down caught me a bit by surprise....considering they’re only 245 bhp they’re pretty quick!

Just waiting for confirmation of the part exchange price against my current beast...I should find out by Saturday.

Good choice of colour IMO. I seem remember when the mk7 Golf was launched that the display cars were Pure White as it seems to show off the lines of the car pretty well. My next car is also likely to be Pure White.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ar899 on 15 August 2018, 08:53
Madpig - have you been given an indication of delivery time?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Madpig on 15 August 2018, 12:55
Madpig - have you been given an indication of delivery time?

Not signed on the dotted line yet....hoping to though at the weekend subject to the deal of course.

I've been quoted 17-18 weeks which works out just right for me.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: watchdog on 15 August 2018, 18:51
Hi everyone, just wondered whether the GTI is back in factory production re WLPT testing / factory shutdowns etc? Anyone know the latest
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 15 August 2018, 19:43
Don't think so which is why VW UK are quoting 30 weeks for a factory build at the minute.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: watchdog on 15 August 2018, 20:20
Thanks for the response mcmaddy.  i must admit i have been used to Audi for the last 15 years but they are just the same, and so i then considered a Honda Civic TR but hey, they are in the same boat. I will just have to be patient.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 15 August 2018, 20:35
WLTP has been a nightmare for manufacturers, VW has already delayed MY2019 from week 22 to week 31, added to which the factory shutdown is usually around now just to compound matters.

But if you're not fussy about trim / extras there may be some bargains to be had on whatever remaining stock cars there are that can't be sold as new after the end of the month.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Spadam on 17 August 2018, 12:11
Hi all

New here
Just ordered my Golf GTI PP yesterday and have been advised 18-26 week lead time.

Not to fussed as own my current car but hoping i dont have to wait 30 weeks.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DaBaws on 18 August 2018, 12:13
I have ordered mine yesterday as a lease from National Vehicle Solutions who have advised a 12 week lead time? they did say its a factory order
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 18 August 2018, 13:03
I have ordered mine yesterday as a lease from National Vehicle Solutions who have advised a 12 week lead time? they did say its a factory order

Ignoring WLTP type approval, 12 weeks for a factory order is probably realistic. However, according to VW’s website, only the new Touareg and certain models of the up! and T-Roc currently have WLTP type approval. Any Golfs built from now on will be 2019 model year, and need to be WLTP type approved.

So, I’d say 12 week lead time for a factory order (2019 model) looks unlikely if the Golf GTI PP hasn’t yet been WLTP type approved. There may be unsold 2018 model year stock in the UK, but these will be pre-WLTP type approved cars that need to have been registered by now - I think the registration deadline date was 15th August.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: maxie on 22 August 2018, 08:56
hi all, quick question. do we need to leave sd card 1 in for the updated maps to work in the sat nav?  thanks :)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Madpig on 22 August 2018, 17:49
Don't think so which is why VW UK are quoting 30 weeks for a factory build at the minute.

My dealer told me on Monday that the VW plant is shut now until 27th September and the car I had in mind will be a further 18-20 weeks delivery after that which puts me well and truly out of the equation now as that would mean mid February at best. The PCP on my current car expires in December so I'm royally stuffed as I need a car to get to work. Had it been a VW I suspect that wouldn't have been a problem but as it's a Ford (and a part exchange) it would have to go by the end of December.
So, thanks for all your help in the very short time that I have been a visitor and good luck to everyone else waiting for their cars.
Guess I will have to stick with Ford after all even though I'd pretty much set my heart on the GTI performance.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 22 August 2018, 18:25
Don't think so which is why VW UK are quoting 30 weeks for a factory build at the minute.

My dealer told me on Monday that the VW plant is shut now until 27th September and the car I had in mind will be a further 18-20 weeks delivery after that which puts me well and truly out of the equation now as that would mean mid February at best. The PCP on my current car expires in December so I'm royally stuffed as I need a car to get to work. Had it been a VW I suspect that wouldn't have been a problem but as it's a Ford (and a part exchange) it would have to go by the end of December.
So, thanks for all your help in the very short time that I have been a visitor and good luck to everyone else waiting for their cars.
Guess I will have to stick with Ford after all even though I'd pretty much set my heart on the GTI performance.

Have you looked via Carwow or similar? I set up quote thing via Carwow last week and they showed a few GTI PPs available immediately, as they are dealer stock orders etc. I bought mine that way a couple of months ago, and bought onVW PCP with the incentives they offered at the time etc.

You may not get the extact spec you'd want; but could be in one quickly?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Madpig on 22 August 2018, 19:00
Don't think so which is why VW UK are quoting 30 weeks for a factory build at the minute.

My dealer told me on Monday that the VW plant is shut now until 27th September and the car I had in mind will be a further 18-20 weeks delivery after that which puts me well and truly out of the equation now as that would mean mid February at best. The PCP on my current car expires in December so I'm royally stuffed as I need a car to get to work. Had it been a VW I suspect that wouldn't have been a problem but as it's a Ford (and a part exchange) it would have to go by the end of December.
So, thanks for all your help in the very short time that I have been a visitor and good luck to everyone else waiting for their cars.
Guess I will have to stick with Ford after all even though I'd pretty much set my heart on the GTI performance.

Have you looked via Carwow or similar? I set up quote thing via Carwow last week and they showed a few GTI PPs available immediately, as they are dealer stock orders etc. I bought mine that way a couple of months ago, and bought onVW PCP with the incentives they offered at the time etc.

You may not get the extact spec you'd want; but could be in one quickly?

Yes, I had checked Carwow but there was nothing I really wanted hence why I went to my local dealer.

I’ll call in and see him at the weekend as it’s only fair to put him in the picture as well as he’s been really good. Maybe he will be able to think of something but I’m not holding my breath.....

Mind you, he has a couple of DSG R models in stock but they are even dearer than the factory GTI I wanted plus they have one main fault.....ie automatic! :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: zainahmed48 on 04 September 2018, 18:39
Hi all, new to the forum here  :grin:

Collected my indium grey mk7.5 gti last week, absolutely chuffed. just out of curiosity, those who have a manual 7.5 gti, whats the clutch like? the bite point on mine appears to be very high so ive booked it in with VW to see what they can do for me. anyone had a similar experience?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 04 September 2018, 18:51
That doesn't sound right. Good that you have it booked in. And welcome to the forum :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: zainahmed48 on 04 September 2018, 21:47
That doesn't sound right. Good that you have it booked in. And welcome to the forum :smiley:

thanks! and yeah I figured it was very odd as its only 5 months old, I've driven another one on a 67 and the difference in clutch bite point was like night and day.

apart from that little issue everything is great - here she is guys:

(http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Users/zainahmed/Desktop/no plate 1.jpg)
(http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Users/zainahmed/Desktop/no plate 2.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 04 September 2018, 23:26
You need to use an image hosting site to add pictures to the forum. You might also want to add the details of your pride and joy to your signature strip. That way when you have questions people can see what you've got which could assist in giving advise  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: zainahmed48 on 04 September 2018, 23:54
You need to use an image hosting site to add pictures to the forum. You might also want to add the details of your pride and joy to your signature strip. That way when you have questions people can see what you've got which could assist in giving advise  :smiley:

ahh I didn't realise it had to be done that way :grin: thanks for the tips!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: zainahmed48 on 05 September 2018, 00:21
here we go :smug:

(https://i.imgur.com/Ugngyye.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Idb20i8.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 05 September 2018, 09:16
^^^ Very smart indeed :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 05 September 2018, 10:21
Very nice, Indium a great colour as well  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hobbes22 on 25 September 2018, 20:16
Really like both, indium grey and Isaac blue. And my white also!   :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: aksimmo on 26 October 2018, 10:55
(https://image.ibb.co/cvpVGV/a.jpg)

Hi after 30 years of Fords I have finally swapped to VW with a GTI performance with Pan roof and dynaudio and loads of extras! Love it !
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisG84 on 21 November 2018, 20:00
Hi all,

New here and just waiting for my new Golf GTI Performance to be delivered (!). Tornado Red, manual, 3dr with a couple of extra bits. Hope to join in more when she finally arrives  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: CS#303 on 23 November 2018, 11:42
Welcome Chris, great choices!! Mine is 3 door, manual, tornado red too!  :laugh:
https://image.ibb.co/cshJJy/IMG_4070_2.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rwleigh on 23 November 2018, 12:31
Hi all,

New here and just waiting for my new Golf GTI Performance to be delivered (!). Tornado Red, manual, 3dr with a couple of extra bits. Hope to join in more when she finally arrives  :smiley:

Hi Chris, welcome to the GTI club, I'm also in Grimsby so you might see my CS around town...  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/ydKb549v/GTI-CS40-rear.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisG84 on 23 November 2018, 19:49
Thanks for the welcome guys, both cars looking smart!

rwleigh I will keep an eye out for you - I expect to be razzing around in my MX-5 for some months yet  :sad:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 26 November 2018, 12:51
Hi all,

New here and just waiting for my new Golf GTI Performance to be delivered (!). Tornado Red, manual, 3dr with a couple of extra bits. Hope to join in more when she finally arrives  :smiley:

Hi Chris, welcome to the GTI club, I'm also in Grimsby so you might see my CS around town...  :smiley:


You CS40 looks fantastic!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rwleigh on 26 November 2018, 23:34
Your CS40 looks fantastic!

Cheers Jim, I agree...  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Adam T7 on 14 December 2018, 08:49
Hi all, new to the forum here  :grin:

Collected my indium grey mk7.5 gti last week, absolutely chuffed. just out of curiosity, those who have a manual 7.5 gti, whats the clutch like? the bite point on mine appears to be very high so ive booked it in with VW to see what they can do for me. anyone had a similar experience?

Also chosen Indium Grey - seeing yours, glad I made that choice - I’m planning to pick up on the 21st
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Deano07 on 20 December 2018, 07:21
I.d put photos on but l.m a bit of a technophobes. Ha ha
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: hobbes22 on 20 December 2018, 08:37
I.d put photos on but l.m a bit of a technophobes. Ha ha

That's no excuse, :cool: what colour did you go for Deano?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Deano07 on 20 December 2018, 17:06
Indium Grey m8. I.ll figure it out ha ha
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Post by: Dre1973 on 21 December 2018, 05:59
Here's my new baby.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kz9kMjZ9/20181220-160506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G8ym0cTY)
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Post by: MKgti on 21 December 2018, 13:54
Enjoy! Lovely.

Best colour!
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Post by: Dre1973 on 21 December 2018, 19:27
Enjoy! Lovely.

Best colour!

I agree...Cheers
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Post by: hobbes22 on 22 December 2018, 19:50
Got mine today!  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KzZ97MqG/20181222-100127.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJ5bcfR6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tTZzNNdH/20181222-100118b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpHZtZF6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qt2J4KSK/20181222-100445b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wykN3vC9)
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Post by: Dre1973 on 23 December 2018, 17:50
Very nice. I was so tempted with that colour but two guys at work have GTD's in it.
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Post by: MKgti on 23 December 2018, 20:35
Got mine today!  :smiley:

(https://i.postimg.cc/KzZ97MqG/20181222-100127.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJ5bcfR6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tTZzNNdH/20181222-100118b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpHZtZF6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Qt2J4KSK/20181222-100445b.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wykN3vC9)

Very nice, enjoy.
Second best colour;)
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Post by: hobbes22 on 24 December 2018, 13:44
HAHA Thanks!  :grin:
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Post by: nat148 on 27 December 2018, 21:44
Happy days Hobbes.

Also collected on 22nd - I need more pics  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/y6tbnftr/IMG-20181227-WA0002.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


(https://i.postimg.cc/fb8Hd5YC/20181227-135912.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 29 December 2018, 21:31
That looks great Nat! Enjoy!  :smiley:
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Post by: hobbes22 on 30 December 2018, 21:11
Hi Nat, the car looks lovely. Enjoy.
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Post by: maxie on 01 January 2019, 00:19
Happy New Year
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Post by: Watts on 01 January 2019, 13:37
Happy New Year

And likewise :smiley:
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Post by: Adam T7 on 01 January 2019, 21:36
(https://i.postimg.cc/DZK65r5m/A9639-C1-D-409-A-4-C66-8536-680-F20-EF600-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ns0qhQyt)forensic anthropology description (https://forensicanthropologist.net/)

Picked her up on the 21st - great car
All standard PP with DSG, Indium Grey, climate windscreen, rear tints and camera
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Post by: Gingernick on 10 January 2019, 14:54
my deal was up so getting a new gti on wednesday next week

last 2 have been red but I get my way car so have chosen Indium Grey for change

I thought they had dropped keyless but looks like I get it on the 5 door,l. along with the digital dash I am looking forward to parking my arse in the seat

its a dealer stock model and only just arrived so that may explain keyless being fitted
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Post by: Mr.Edge1974 on 11 January 2019, 12:33
That looks good, ive never had sat nav or a digital dash or even mp3 connection !! let us know what its like on the 1st experiences !! :cool:
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Post by: runningman35 on 19 January 2019, 12:28
Hi all,

Just received my new GTI PP yesterday in the snow.  Delivered to my door from local dealer and absolutely filthy given salt etc...

Anyhow, initial impressions are good after 100 miles driven now.  Model year 2019 change not really affected my order at all and exactly as I specified i.e. none of the freebies some are getting such as rear camera lane assist etc. Not got those.

My first Golf GTI with DSG and really enjoying seamless power and quick changes. 

Also is a lot louder than the manual one I test drove last year when trying out all the alternatives. Not as loud as an R, but fruity enough. Seems more exhaust noise than enhanced noise, where still very similar in Eco mode, which I found a surprise to say least.  Compared to my GTD which had the Sport Sound Pack, it was a lot quieter in eco or comfort modes, but noisier in sport mode than the new 7.5 GTI.

Economy is too soon to tell as still running in, but seems to settle at mid 30’s on A and B road commuting speeds and taking it easy.  So far so good. Really like the Brescia with DCC combo and feels planted and pliant in most driving so far. Just as comfortable as previous Austin’s with dcc on gtd. turn in is a lot sharper though with lsd and better tyres notably.

Comparing to my mk5 gti I can’t believe how much more refined and louder the PP is so far!

I now want to enhance the exhaust sound for my F31 335d touring, but wife won’t have any of it, lol.  :cool: :smiley: :smiley:
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Post by: hobbes22 on 20 January 2019, 10:42
Congrats on the new car. Your thoughts mirror mine with the exhaust. The 7.5 DSG is definitely louder then my previous Mk7 manual.
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Post by: runningman35 on 26 January 2019, 16:06
Thanks Hobbes 32.

Enjoying a lot and can’t wait to take some decent pictures to upload, but just no time at moment and very dirty most of time.

Perfect difference to the BMW I own which I find too quiet for the power it has. Almost total opposites.
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Post by: Rich 3 on 26 January 2019, 16:57
Hi runningman, I have also very recently puchased a GTI PP dsg having traded in my previous 430d BMW.
Interesting for me that you also run a performance diesel BMW alongside the Golf.
The Golf is my first petrol daily driver for some years (although I also have a mint Honda S2000 for summer blats) and I was a little dubious about making the change.
Apart from the noise differences between the two that you mention, how are you finding the different driving (and other) characterics between your BMW and new Golf?
For my part, the Golf feels far more nimble, almost as well built and finished off, a tad slower in a straight line and the dsg whilst may be not quite as seemless as the ZF 8 speed but has still been a pleasant surprise (i.e. I've not really experienced any significant jerkiness that you read about in some roadtests).
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Post by: runningman35 on 26 January 2019, 23:19
@ Rich3

Nice car choices.

I have done around 5k in the 335d shadow touring so far wmoh sharing the driving. I have said it before but would say it is the smoother car with seamless 8 speed gearbox as you I think agree. It certainly isn’t something that is chuckable in the same way the gti is, which let’s face it has been 40+ years in development as a hot hatch. The 335d would leave it for dead on an A road and more open B roads and also has fantastic brakes. But on more technical b and unclassified roads it is the other way round, most definately.

I like the overall compromise of a car that can be comfortable and hi tech as well for commuting and work appointments, and when mood and/or opportunity takes you, you can enjoy 1st class handling and powerful brakes and a fast enough travel to not get you automatically on every other road users sh#t list, and end up booked or worse!   If you try to use all or most of the bmw performance in the same way I expect I would be using up far more road space given it’s physical size and also p%ss of other road users more as it is a bmw after all!  It is true that more people respect and admire the GTI for its heritage and attainability, compared to BMW higher power offerings in Britain at least.  This is my impression based on driving both marks and many different models over 24 years or so, and I think down to Top Gear and advertising positioning of the brands over that and a much longer timescale in Britain.

The Beemer is more a family car and enjoyable as such and fast and secure when you want it to be.
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Post by: Rich 3 on 27 January 2019, 00:22
Ditto re your car choices too Runningman.

Agree with all your comments regarding the differences between the two cars.

Whilst you don't buy a GTI for economy, I will never-the-less be keeping a watchful eye on my fuel consumption - if only to manage my expectations going forward, having been used to diesel power for some years.

I am loving my Golf experience so far, albeit jaded somewhat by a lacklustre purchase experience caused by the supplying dealer (not the cars fault). A fact that will be of some concern to me when the services become due (or, when I need any warranty work attending to). I wonder if there are any good helpful trustworthy VW dealers out there? - as from reviews they seem few and far between.

Best of luck with your new purchase and the BMW.   
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Post by: Crunch on 09 February 2019, 16:05
Put my deposit down today on a new Golf Gti performance, indium grey with rear tints as the only extra. I need the car for start of April and this one has been built and is in port so picking it up end of March. All has worked out well so far as I was worrying about stock levels they had. I couldn't really wait for one to come from the factory with April 5th deadline to work with handing back my company car.

First brand new car I have ever bought so I think the excitement will build over the next few weeks!
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Post by: Adam T7 on 10 February 2019, 11:22
A wise choice of colour - love mine, especially the red trim contrasts with the grey. I also ordered rear tints - they are really dark, which is what I wanted.
It’s a fantastic car, you will love it
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Post by: Gingernick on 11 February 2019, 10:30
having had mine for a couple of weeks, the one thing that really a noticeable difference from the last one is the exhaust

its sounds way different from my mk7 pp..in a good way
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Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 11 February 2019, 14:44
having had mine for a couple of weeks, the one thing that really a noticeable difference from the last one is the exhaust

its sounds way different from my mk7 pp..in a good way

Yes, the Performance model sounds deeper and louder than the normal 7.5 GTI. Even more so after a res delete...  :grin:
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Post by: Bullfinch on 03 March 2019, 20:45
Second the enhanced exhaust sound. Mk7 GTi PP exchanged for a Mk7.5 GTi PP and on the drive home really noticed the difference.  Once it's run in I'll see what it's like with a heavier right pedal  :laugh:  So far so good!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: star93 on 21 April 2019, 15:15
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait
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Post by: king monkey on 21 April 2019, 16:09
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait

What did you think of the 140?
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Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 22 April 2019, 08:43
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait

What did you think of the 140?

Also interested to know this. Have an m135i at the moment and am trying to decide between a TCR and an m140i.

What made you return to a GTi and do you think you will miss the engine or anything?

Would make life easier if there was a TCR local available to test drive... or maybe it wouldn’t  :grin:

I have been stuck trying to pick for some weeks now and the BMW deals are hard to look past but TCR is looking like the best alternative.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: king monkey on 22 April 2019, 19:19
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait

What did you think of the 140?

Also interested to know this. Have an m135i at the moment and am trying to decide between a TCR and an m140i.

What made you return to a GTi and do you think you will miss the engine or anything?

Would make life easier if there was a TCR local available to test drive... or maybe it wouldn’t  :grin:

I have been stuck trying to pick for some weeks now and the BMW deals are hard to look past but TCR is looking like the best alternative.

I hear the 140 currently has almost £8k deposit contribution at the mo.
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Post by: CookieMonsterGTi on 22 April 2019, 20:17
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait

What did you think of the 140?

You can get over 10k off at the moment which makes it a fair bit cheaper than the TCR.



Also interested to know this. Have an m135i at the moment and am trying to decide between a TCR and an m140i.

What made you return to a GTi and do you think you will miss the engine or anything?

Would make life easier if there was a TCR local available to test drive... or maybe it wouldn’t  :grin:

I have been stuck trying to pick for some weeks now and the BMW deals are hard to look past but TCR is looking like the best alternative.

I hear the 140 currently has almost £8k deposit contribution at the mo.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 24 April 2019, 14:17
BMW doing massive discounts on their M models.. surely not?!  :grin:

A mate just got a brand spanker M5 Comp in that amazing blue and the discount was ridiculous!
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Post by: IamLee on 30 April 2019, 21:11
Hello! I have been reading the forum for a few months and thought it was about time I signed up and joined in.

I took delivery of my first ever VW last month - DSG GTI in Isaac with a few bits added, spec’d by me and sourced through a broker. My last modern car was a 4 series that I sold about 3 years ago, ever since I’ve been using my 2005 Defender (I don’t cover many miles!). Always wanted a GTI so took the plunge and order in November.

Glad I did because I love the thing, it’s everything I hoped it would be. I still have the Landy and use it every few days. This makes the golf feel like a sense of occasion and obviously it also feels bloody quick after a diesel chugger! The tech in the golf is great too, particularly liking the radar cruise. I got lucky with the timing of my order, paid the ‘old price’ but got the keyless, lane assist and rear camera for free.

About 800 miles in now so I’m starting to drive it more enthusiastically. I popped it to the local dealer to fix a rattle from the passenger a pillar. They promptly made it worse so back it went. All sorted now. Their service seemed pretty decent. I’ll be using them for service pack I bought.

Anyway, the forum seems great, keep up the good work everyone!
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Post by: atlasgrey on 25 May 2019, 00:16
I'm rejoining the GTI crew!
After a little hiatus to the M140, picking up my 5 door mk 7 DSG on Friday and can't wait

What did you think of the 140?

I test drove an m140i, lovely car, but due in part to the massive discounts, they’re a bit too common with people that perhaps wear tracksuits but haven’t been for exercise. Yes that’s a massive generalisation and I’ve seen enough bell ends driving golfs! Depreciation on mk7 gti and hopefully tcr more favourable than the bmw. BMW would probably be a better value choice 2nd hand though if you can find one that hasn’t been lease specced.

Also interested to know this. Have an m135i at the moment and am trying to decide between a TCR and an m140i.

What made you return to a GTi and do you think you will miss the engine or anything?

Would make life easier if there was a TCR local available to test drive... or maybe it wouldn’t  :grin:

I have been stuck trying to pick for some weeks now and the BMW deals are hard to look past but TCR is looking like the best alternative.

I hear the 140 currently has almost £8k deposit contribution at the mo.
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Post by: Welshchris on 01 June 2019, 19:09
(https://i.ibb.co/P10Y9t0/2297760-F-3-B92-4663-B9-E9-AE88931-ABC38.jpg) (https://ibb.co/443fYJ3)

Took delivery of this new GTI yesterday - Manual (possibly one of the last?) in deep pearl. It replaces a 16-plate GTD. Looking forward to giving it a good run out on the roads around Snowdonia where I live. I’ve picked up a lot of useful info from here in the run up to getting the car - a great resource  :smiley:
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Post by: Watts on 01 June 2019, 20:35
Looks great Welshchris! Nice to see someone grabbing a manual for a change :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: graham9883 on 05 July 2019, 14:46
hi im new to the forum

have had my golf gti tcr for about 3 weeks now coming from a 1.4 r line, will try to add photos when I eventually work out how to
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DaveA on 11 July 2019, 14:45
Hi all... New member to the forum as, a few weeks ago, I took delivery of this...

(https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=9693&pictureid=69952)

Pure White DSG 245 Performance
Art Veleurs Interior
Bescia Wheels (correction, they are Santiago wheels, apologies for the brain fade)
Pano Roof
Lane Assist Plus
Dynaudio

Pretty pleased with it so far... Only slight grumbles are some flex noise in colder weather from the Pano roof (I believe this is a common issue)... and the metal frame in the thigh bolster on the seat digs into my thigh, so I have to have a little pad under there to help comfort...

Other than that, very happy...  :smiley:

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Post by: king monkey on 11 July 2019, 20:55
Now that looks great! Very similar to the spec I would have gone for. Get some black mirror caps on now!
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Post by: DaveA on 12 July 2019, 11:02
Now that looks great! Very similar to the spec I would have gone for. Get some black mirror caps on now!

Thanks... Yes, I was thinking of some black mirror caps... Would be about all I would change style-wise, to be honest...
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Post by: kmpowell on 12 July 2019, 12:36
Hi all... New member to the forum as, a few weeks ago, I took delivery of this...

(https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=9693&pictureid=69952)

Pure White DSG 245 Performance
Art Veleurs Interior
Bescia Wheels
Pano Roof
Lane Assist Plus
Dynaudio

Pretty pleased with it so far... Only slight grumbles are some flex noise in colder weather from the Pano roof (I believe this is a common issue)... and the metal frame in the thigh bolster on the seat digs into my thigh, so I have to have a little pad under there to help comfort...

Other than that, very happy...  :smiley:
Congrats, and welcome.  :smiley:

BTW, the wheels are Santiagos, not Brescias.
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Post by: DaveA on 12 July 2019, 18:49

Congrats, and welcome.  :smiley:

BTW, the wheels are Santiagos, not Brescias.

D-Oh, of course they are....
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Post by: ChrisTCR on 20 August 2019, 21:04
Hi all,

Just signed up today, bought my first VW ever on Friday. Golf GTI TCR in pure grey/black roof.

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Post by: king monkey on 21 August 2019, 10:58
Hi all,

Just signed up today, bought my first VW ever on Friday. Golf GTI TCR in pure grey/black roof.

Nice! Where did you get it from?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisTCR on 21 August 2019, 19:44
Hi all,

Just signed up today, bought my first VW ever on Friday. Golf GTI TCR in pure grey/black roof.

Nice! Where did you get it from?

I bought it from Agnews VW in Mallusk (N.Ireland)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: breezasib on 23 August 2019, 07:22
Just gone
(https://i.postimg.cc/Hk3d6g11/Lamb.jpg)

Just arrived!
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRHnsRrB/IMG-20190822-164458.jpg)

Pedalbox
Boot and glovebox LEDs
Under seat drawers
Permanently live 12v sockets
OBDeleven mods - Scandinavian DRLS, Auto coming home lights, Fog lights for CH/LH, Alarm chirp for lock, Fan level on auto, High beam memory

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rwleigh on 24 August 2019, 12:36

Permanently live 12v sockets


Just what I wanted, I had to google this but suffice to say mine are now also permanently live.  :cool:

Which is useful...

(https://i.postimg.cc/156JFXT5/IMAG0798.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Toeman on 24 August 2019, 20:25
How did you find dealing with Agnew in mallusk I couldn’t work with them at all found the experience all very poor I’m from Northern Ireland as well
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Post by: ChrisTCR on 25 August 2019, 19:09
How did you find dealing with Agnew in mallusk I couldn’t work with them at all found the experience all very poor I’m from Northern Ireland as well

I found them great to deal with, I have heard nothing but bad things about their VW dealership on the Boucher road.

I had bought a an AMG A35 from Mercedes Belfast and both them and the car were terrible, had nothing but issues with the car and MB Belfast couldn't have been less interested. Put me off Mercedes for life.

What issues did you have with VW in Mallusk.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Toeman on 20 September 2019, 09:59
Was looking at gti performance  got a  young girl  trying to sell me it she offered me a 5min test drive where we didn’t get out of the thirty mile per hour zone and things just went downhill from there all she and her financial man tried to do was sign me up to a pcp deal.  Ended up buying  an indium grey one with loads more spec in england
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisTCR on 21 September 2019, 15:45
Was looking at gti performance  got a  young girl  trying to sell me it she offered me a 5min test drive where we didn’t get out of the thirty mile per hour zone and things just went downhill from there all she and her financial man tried to do was sign me up to a pcp deal.  Ended up buying  an indium grey one with loads more spec in england

I went to a sales person who was recommended to me, I find that regardless of what dealership you go into you always have the chance of speaking to someone who is not great.

The problem is very few of the people selling these cars are actually "into" cars themselves, its simply a job to them.

And these days I just don't buy a car without at least a 24 hour test drive, didn't have a problem with this at Agnews in Mallusk.
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Post by: Toeman on 21 September 2019, 20:26
  Ah well  worked out well in the end got a indium grey one in England with load more spec  pan roof  arts velours seats keyless entry. Upgraded Dynaudio system   Reversing camera    Only 4000 miles on it
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: karlos on 28 September 2019, 20:01
I did it at last! After nearly a year of lurking on this forum, plenty of test drives and plenty more umming and ahhing, I brought this home earlier this week..

(https://i.imgur.com/52XBc95.jpg)

67 plate, 13k. Really well specced too. As well as the tungsten silver and Sevilles it has Art Velours cloth, DCC, Dynaudio, climate screen, tints, keyless, rear camera and all the lane assist gubbins.

Wasn't sure about the Seville wheels at first but they are slowly growing on me.



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Post by: Guzzle on 28 September 2019, 20:27
Looking good there. :cool:

Manual or dsg?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: karlos on 28 September 2019, 22:17
I went with the DSG and I'm loving it so far. After nearly 20 years of driving manuals I'm done with shifting cogs.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: king monkey on 29 September 2019, 17:30
I went with the DSG and I'm loving it so far. After nearly 20 years of driving manuals I'm done with shifting cogs.

I drove my wife’s manual Polo yesterday. Lord it was like amateur night. Forgot everything in the 6 months I’ve owned mine!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Toeman on 30 September 2019, 20:45
Hope you enjoy it
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Robbie G on 13 October 2019, 07:23
Picked this up yesterday. 2018 GTI Performance Pack (245PS) in Indium Grey metallic with sunroof (they call it panoramic, which it ain't), Dynaudio, Art Velours interior, keyless entry and keyless go, 19" wheels, and 90% tints.

As standard this MY came with ACC and LED headlights. And the VAQ diff.

Notable omissions include DCC, adaptive LEDs, and rear camera.

It's a really fun car yet totally practical as our family shipping trolley too. Going to give it a good clean tomorrow.

(https://i.imgur.com/0lbNQNvh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fJxzfYJh.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 13 October 2019, 18:21
Great colour choice!

Despite it being a normal sunroof from inside, I think the pan roof does look good and I'd definitely try and make sure my next car has one as like having fresh air in without having the windows down.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Robbie G on 14 October 2019, 15:31
Great colour choice!

Despite it being a normal sunroof from inside, I think the pan roof does look good and I'd definitely try and make sure my next car has one as like having fresh air in without having the windows down.

Thanks.

Yeah it's nice.

I'm also a big fan of the interior. As well as the fabric, the leatherette armrests and seat backs are a great addition.

(https://i.imgur.com/YjKZuuXh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mUEUXyjh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xXBxpWlh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/t8AaErvh.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 14 October 2019, 16:28
Agreed, I do like the tartan but the art velour definitely lifts the interior ambience whilst keeping it very GTI.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Toeman on 16 October 2019, 20:27
My car and your cars could be twins  lol only difference is mine has the rear view camera as well. Super car to drive  the arts velours seats are  a great addition
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Robbie G on 17 October 2019, 09:45
My car and your cars could be twins  lol only difference is mine has the rear view camera as well. Super car to drive  the arts velours seats are  a great addition
That's the one thing I'm missing so far (it'll only rarely be driven in the dark, so the dynamic LEDs aren't a great miss, though my E-Class has them and they're great).

Wonder if it can be retrofitted at some point?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Toeman on 17 October 2019, 20:59
I think it can. Remember looking at one without it and salesman said it could
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dean5125 on 25 October 2019, 08:34
I think it can. Remember looking at one without it and salesman said it could

Shocking a salesman telling you what you want to hear!! :sick:

Bet he didn't mention a price...… £££££££££'s  :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 25 October 2019, 14:55
I think it can. Remember looking at one without it and salesman said it could

I've still yet to meet a salesperson who knew much about a car they are selling... No idea why anyone would take the word of a car salesperson as gospel  :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sjw on 25 October 2019, 16:22
I think it can. Remember looking at one without it and salesman said it could

Of course it can.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Robbie G on 26 October 2019, 11:56
£540 quoted by my local VW dealer for a reversing camera retrofit. Passing for the moment, though tempted.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 26 October 2019, 12:53
That's actually not too bad. Even these are charging £600.

https://www.advanced-incar.co.uk/products/reversing-cameras/vw-new-golf-mk-7-5-reversing-camera-retrofit/

Remember to enquire though as to whether that's the standard camera or the highline version.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andy198 on 06 November 2019, 19:02
(https://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p380/StyxTravel/IMG_0328_zpscdi7uc30.jpeg)

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Greetings All,

I've been a guest lurker for a while and really appreciate all the advice and knowledge on here; but finally got my GTI last week.

Its a GTI 'Performance' in Isaac Blue, 5dr DSG.
Extras are:
Dynamic Chassis Control
Brescia Alloys
Sunroof
90% rear tints

We're absolutely thrilled with it - its a hard colour to photograph (and sorry Admin for the dealer name but Photobucket took me to the limit of my IT skills) but looks stunning in the metal. Its very early days and only done 250miles but just love the performance, comfort and everything else really.
Downsides? I hate the stop/start - seems too aggressive coming from Manuals and might look to remove it. I've turned off the lane assist too, but at least that stays off.
Anyways - cheers all and good to be here.

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 06 November 2019, 20:00
Welcome Andy  :smiley:

Cracking car, cracking colour. Hopefully they gave you a cracking deal! What did you have before?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: atlasgrey on 06 November 2019, 20:17
Isaac blue is a great colour!

With you on the lane assist, dreadful.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andy198 on 06 November 2019, 20:37
Thanks guys. I had a Mazda 3, it was a 2L but completely gutless and I never clicked with it. I’ve had Golfs before but never anything fast, so this is a big step up. I’m not sure where cars are going; the next GTI could easily have a battery and that’s not something I wanted.  The Mk 7.5 ticked all the boxes for me.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: OldAnd Comfy? on 13 January 2020, 16:47
My PP

(https://i.postimg.cc/DfWjCBkQ/DSC-2669.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 15 January 2020, 11:15
I was fancying side decals on mine but they would need to quite genuine looking I think like the Clubsport ones.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JT_GTI on 17 January 2020, 23:03
Loving my 7.5 GTI

(https://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/elmotig/Mobile%20Uploads/60DDCD5C-6796-4B76-A321-40FB08181D27.jpeg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/elmotig/media/Mobile%20Uploads/60DDCD5C-6796-4B76-A321-40FB08181D27.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 17 January 2020, 23:14
That looks great JT :smiley: Do you have an additional spoiler?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: king monkey on 18 January 2020, 14:15
Looks like the Maxton one from there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 18 January 2020, 22:06
A week in already, but this is my new Isaac Blue 2020 PP.

(https://i.imgur.com/KBiYYnw.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: JT_GTI on 18 January 2020, 22:08
Yes it’s a maxton design one for the mk7. Has a small dip in the centre. Thought it looked a little more aggressive

(https://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae216/elmotig/Mobile%20Uploads/D033875F-E5B7-42F3-9853-087E33F8D370.jpeg) (http://s973.photobucket.com/user/elmotig/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D033875F-E5B7-42F3-9853-087E33F8D370.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sunbeamgls on 07 February 2020, 14:16
Been on the forum for a few weeks whilst I was waiting for this to arrive - Indium Performance 245.  All standard and will be staying that way :)

First foray into VW ownership for me.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y1Zo3-zJ58Q/Xj1wrovPN0I/AAAAAAAAHxs/XmrjfF-sNGohHeDoWgZVQL0o1juTxUokwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VW%2BGolf%2BMk7_5%2B-%2BCopy.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 07 February 2020, 15:06
Looks great! You wouldn't happen to frequent the 'Wam forum by chance?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: dean5125 on 07 February 2020, 15:29
Been on the forum for a few weeks whilst I was waiting for this to arrive - Indium Performance 245.  All standard and will be staying that way :)

First foray into VW ownership for me.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y1Zo3-zJ58Q/Xj1wrovPN0I/AAAAAAAAHxs/XmrjfF-sNGohHeDoWgZVQL0o1juTxUokwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VW%2BGolf%2BMk7_5%2B-%2BCopy.jpg)

That looks stunning..... I have to admit I was 50/50 between the White silver and Indium and the more I see it I wish I'd gone Indium now!! :rolleyes:

Maybe next time if a TCR in the solid grey doesn't tempt me first!! :whistle:

Either way, welcome and nice car, I hope you enjoy it! Just bare in mind that from now on every car you ever own will be compared to a GTI!!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sunbeamgls on 07 February 2020, 16:17
Looks great! You wouldn't happen to frequent the 'Wam forum by chance?

Guilty! I have a room at the show next month, if you're going we could meet up.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sunbeamgls on 07 February 2020, 16:19
Been on the forum for a few weeks whilst I was waiting for this to arrive - Indium Performance 245.  All standard and will be staying that way :)

First foray into VW ownership for me.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y1Zo3-zJ58Q/Xj1wrovPN0I/AAAAAAAAHxs/XmrjfF-sNGohHeDoWgZVQL0o1juTxUokwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/VW%2BGolf%2BMk7_5%2B-%2BCopy.jpg)

That looks stunning..... I have to admit I was 50/50 between the White silver and Indium and the more I see it I wish I'd gone Indium now!! :rolleyes:

Maybe next time if a TCR in the solid grey doesn't tempt me first!! :whistle:

Either way, welcome and nice car, I hope you enjoy it! Just bare in mind that from now on every car you ever own will be compared to a GTI!!

Thanks - I was initially thinking to change the wheels, but they're much better in the metal than they look in photos.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 07 February 2020, 16:42
Looks great! You wouldn't happen to frequent the 'Wam forum by chance?

Guilty! I have a room at the show next month, if you're going we could meet up.

I'll have a look at that, cheers! I'm Carrington on there by the way.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Andy198 on 07 February 2020, 20:15
Welcome to you. Car looks amazing, good luck.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Kingy25 on 08 February 2020, 18:26
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49506085582_be451e4770_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iqFCtG) (https://flic.kr/p/2iqFCtG) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/72893384@N08/)

My wife has had the Beetle Dune for a couple of years, but the 7.5 R is a new arrival for me. Last car I 'owned' was a Lexus RX450h, then a couple of company cars. Recent complete change of job as I was bored has meant I'm close to home and back in my own car.
 
Test drove a 7.5 GTI PP on 19" Brescias and loved it. Very nearly bought the car. Having read through threads on here and living in the Peaks I decided to try a Golf R just to see how it went. Drove that and was blown away with the drive. Changed my mind and did the deal on the R which I'm very happy with and intend to be a keeper.
I was concerned about the ride quality on 19" wheels, but in both cases (GTI and R) the ride was surprisingly (to me) very very good. So much so that I specifically wanted the colour/ wheels and sunroof combo that I found on the R. Very happy camper!

Only mod I have done is changing the footrest (thanks for that forum thread) and chucking a VW boot mat in. I have no intention of any performance upgrades. I want to keep this car stock - plus I've got 2.5 years warranty I don't want to mess with.

The Beetle (Dune) is a quirky thing that gets all the comments. It looks great and is surprisingly fun (in a go kart kind of way) to drive.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: sunbeamgls on 10 February 2020, 09:29
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49506085582_be451e4770_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iqFCtG) (https://flic.kr/p/2iqFCtG) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/72893384@N08/)

My wife has had the Beetle Dune for a couple of years, but the 7.5 R is a new arrival for me. Last car I 'owned' was a Lexus RX450h, then a couple of company cars. Recent complete change of job as I was bored has meant I'm close to home and back in my own car.
 
Test drove a 7.5 GTI PP on 19" Brescias and loved it. Very nearly bought the car. Having read through threads on here and living in the Peaks I decided to try a Golf R just to see how it went. Drove that and was blown away with the drive. Changed my mind and did the deal on the R which I'm very happy with and intend to be a keeper.
I was concerned about the ride quality on 19" wheels, but in both cases (GTI and R) the ride was surprisingly (to me) very very good. So much so that I specifically wanted the colour/ wheels and sunroof combo that I found on the R. Very happy camper!

Only mod I have done is changing the footrest (thanks for that forum thread) and chucking a VW boot mat in. I have no intention of any performance upgrades. I want to keep this car stock - plus I've got 2.5 years warranty I don't want to mess with.

The Beetle (Dune) is a quirky thing that gets all the comments. It looks great and is surprisingly fun (in a go kart kind of way) to drive.

Nice combo.  The R looks fantastic in that colour and on those wheels.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Tallpaul on 29 February 2020, 18:12
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49601127702_5cbed30239_k.jpg)

My new car awaiting PDI at the dealership prior to collection on Monday :)

Spec:

MY20 Golf GTI Performance 5dr DSG:
- Atlantic Blue Metallic
- 19" Brescia Alloys
- Discover Pro
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dunc245 on 01 March 2020, 14:34
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49601127702_5cbed30239_k.jpg)

My new car awaiting PDI at the dealership prior to collection on Monday :)

Spec:

MY20 Golf GTI Performance 5dr DSG:
- Atlantic Blue Metallic
- 19" Brescia Alloys
- Discover Pro

Great colour choice! I know, I know.......call me biased if you must.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mistac on 01 March 2020, 16:34
This picture/post got me thinking, are you allowed to pick up/tax/use a brand new car if the first registration day is a Sunday? All the more relevant with today being 1.3.20/Sunday
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 01 March 2020, 16:45
Enjoy your new car Tallpaul, Atlantic Blue was my 1st choice, but ultimately chose Isaac Blue. Look forward to seeing more photos of your car!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Tallpaul on 01 March 2020, 18:47
This picture/post got me thinking, are you allowed to pick up/tax/use a brand new car if the first registration day is a Sunday? All the more relevant with today being 1.3.20/Sunday

Yes. I would have collected mine today but my salesperson didn’t have any handover appointments left, so it has to be tomorrow.

This was an unregistered car that the dealer had ordered for stock from the last of the build slots. I only put the deposit down last Friday.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Tallpaul on 01 March 2020, 18:48
Enjoy your new car Tallpaul, Atlantic Blue was my 1st choice, but ultimately chose Isaac Blue. Look forward to seeing more photos of your car!

Thank you 👍
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 01 March 2020, 20:36
This picture/post got me thinking, are you allowed to pick up/tax/use a brand new car if the first registration day is a Sunday? All the more relevant with today being 1.3.20/Sunday

Can't see why not, tax is online now? Spotted a 20 plate Rangey earlier on, had forgotten about new reg day until I saw it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mistac on 01 March 2020, 22:22
I get my GTI in the next few weeks - last I knew it was/is stuck in the sheerness compound (since 18.2.20) so just waiting for the dealer to receive it and subsequent pick up - probably a little while after 1.3.20 registration queue dies down
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: TippEx on 05 March 2020, 14:09
Not a new arrival to me as I've had this one just over 3 years now from new, but a new arrival to the forum nonetheless.

Purchased new in November 2016
- 3 door
- Limestone Grey
- DSG
- Performance Pack
- Pano Roof
- Leather
- Discover Pro Nav
- Dynaudio
- 90% Rear tints

Here's a photo from the week of pickup
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/k64mqzzt8sj4uqb/5D29684B-A072-4061-957A-3A6D001D2155JPG.jpg?raw=1)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k64mqzzt8sj4uqb/5D29684B-A072-4061-957A-3A6D001D2155JPG.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/k64mqzzt8sj4uqb/5D29684B-A072-4061-957A-3A6D001D2155JPG.jpg)

Was very happy with the car for a couple of years as standard, but just before it came out of warranty last year, I made a couple of changes...  A set of BBS CH-R 18s (I hate diamond cut) and some genuine Golf R smoked tail lights.  Purely cosmetic stuff which wouldn't affect the warranty.  Briefly considered prets for a more OEM look on the wheels, but I didn't want to go 19 and the genuine 18 prets look a bit replica.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ntzmoizzpowhrp/IMG_20190805_173019.jpg?raw=1)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ntzmoizzpowhrp/IMG_20190805_173019.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ntzmoizzpowhrp/IMG_20190805_173019.jpg)

Not long after this, as soon as the warranty had expired, the standard springs were replaced with an Eibach Pro kit.  Very minor drop but every day useable.

I've pretty much decided that I am in for the long term on this car as there is nothing new at the moment that really excites me.  With that in mind the car went to Mountune this week for ECU stage 1, TCU remap and resonated cat back exhaust system.  They were doing a combo deal with fitting that was too good to turn down, also changed the BBS centre caps to red at the same time  :whistle:.

(https://www.dropbox.com/s/b7m9rw9l1djf5gx/IMG_20200302_171745.jpg?raw=1)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b7m9rw9l1djf5gx/IMG_20200302_171745.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/b7m9rw9l1djf5gx/IMG_20200302_171745.jpg)

First impressions, loving the new performance, there is a slight decrease in MPG, but at the same time, the economy mode is more everyday driveable so I'm using that more for my commute to work which is fairly boring to say the least.  A freind reckons performance wise that it's comparable to his M235.  The only thing I'm not convinced on so far is the exhaust.  It's got a nice sound to it, but is louder than I was expecting.  I'm going for a more OEM+ kind of thing with the car so I'm considering going back to stock or maybe a Clubsport S backbox with the standard centre pipe.

Probably some more mods to come in the near or not so near future.

Edit:  images not embedding, maybe a size thing?  Added urls.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 05 March 2020, 19:40
Welcome TippEx and what a fantastic GTI you have!
A rare combo of Limestone and 3 door.
Love the look of it on the CH-R’s too. Have you considered using SEAT wheel bolt caps to hide the naked bolts? I used those on my old BBS wheels as the VW ones don’t fit in the hollows.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dzr22Rc5/778-BCF17-81-FD-480-B-8894-D2-A702091-A34.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Very tastefully nodded and look forward to hearing a bit more about the car in the future

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: TippEx on 07 March 2020, 14:02
Thanks for the kind words Exonian.  Only ever seen one other 3 door in Limestone Grey so don't think there's many about.  Regarding the bolt caps I had been thinking of getting the black BBS bolts and black locking nuts but every time I think about it, I can think of much better things to be spending my money on.  Seat wheel bolt caps might be a good shout there.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 07 March 2020, 18:29
Thanks for the kind words Exonian.  Only ever seen one other 3 door in Limestone Grey so don't think there's many about.  Regarding the bolt caps I had been thinking of getting the black BBS bolts and black locking nuts but every time I think about it, I can think of much better things to be spending my money on.  Seat wheel bolt caps might be a good shout there.

Limestone rare enough on its own but add in three door and there can’t be many about!

The bolt caps are less than a quid each from SEAT dealers and the nut puller just over a pound (plus VAT  :grin: )
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mistac on 17 March 2020, 17:07
Here's my beauty I picked up today!

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBw0FXpJ/gti1-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WF3G2VQK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CKqvd4qn/gti5-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7Cq1W0Xq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/G2nXDsF7/gti6-LI.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R3G15hbK)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Sx5TyPJp/gti8-LI.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)



Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 17 March 2020, 17:18
That looks fantastic! Sorry it sounds like it wasn't as sweet a pick up as it should've been but hopefully once you get out and about it'll soon be forgotten. I could forgive quite a bit with a car that red :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mistac on 17 March 2020, 18:18
Thanks - just glad its all over! I expected you to be one of the first to comment - think you have a bad (or good) case of reditis
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 17 March 2020, 18:42
Thanks - just glad its all over! I expected you to be one of the first to comment - think you have a bad (or good) case of reditis

Glad I met up to expectations :laugh: Seriously though, whilst I had my TR PP I absolutely never tired of looking at it especially on a bright day when it glowed (much like your first picture) :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: golf nutter on 17 March 2020, 19:17
Finally got myself a lovely Mk7 GTi...sadly not a Performance Pack although the original owner specced it with about £9k of options!  Only had it since last Friday and in love already.

(https://i.ibb.co/ByJ4hMY/xxl-kfz1055389-gk65tkt-03.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QPV8Wwx)
(https://i.ibb.co/WWLHhSS/xxl-kfz1055389-gk65tkt-02.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fYsXgmm)
(https://i.ibb.co/8xtXvXF/xxl-kfz1055389-gk65tkt-01.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7pLbMb7)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 17 March 2020, 19:32
^^^ Another lovely red one, congratulations :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: golf nutter on 17 March 2020, 19:39
Thank you good sir.  Thought i would take a break from the greys/blacks i have had in the past...shows off the black on the car lovely.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Foxy367 on 22 March 2020, 22:41
Hey Guys despite the sh1t going on in the world i have managed to get hold of a PP GTI and despite not really turning a wheel in anger its safe to say I am very happy. I haven't had a golf since 2006 when I swapped a mk 4 GTTDi 150 for a Leon FR and grew up after that with family cars it was time to go back. Its also safe to say the mk7.5 is 1million times better than the MkIV!!!!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: N14ll on 24 March 2020, 21:21

Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 25 March 2020, 08:43
Congratulations!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Ashtons99 on 27 March 2020, 23:10

Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0

Car looks nice, what do you think to the pan roof. Did you get DCC with it too.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Goat_on_a_bike on 29 March 2020, 13:46

Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0

Congratulations, looks amazing! What tint is that, looks darker in the rear? (I got a White with Brescias too, I’m super keen to copy your tinting, looks mint!)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: N14ll on 15 April 2020, 19:36

Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0

Car looks nice, what do you think to the pan roof. Did you get DCC with it too.
sorry for not replying before now. Did not have notifications activated. Loving the pan roof. Not sure I would have specd it from the get go but it makes such a difference to the dark interior on sunny days (we don't get too many of those here in Ireland but since I've picked up the car the sun hasn't stopped shining) so I'm loving every second of it. Definately worth getting. Also have DCC & it's nice to Hever out in sport or individual when on my own & in comfort with my better half in the car 😎
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: N14ll on 15 April 2020, 19:39
Quote from: N14ll link=topic=254838.msg2618824#msg2618824
date=1585084911
Again sorry for the late reply. Not sure on the tint, it came this way from dealer but judging from previous cars it's maybe light to medium. Looks darker from certain angles. Have had dark tints on previous cars & these are definately much lighter but still look good.
Great choice in colour by the way.. Want sure before I saw it in person but love it now and 100% the right choice for me 😎🤙

Collected today & all I can say is this car far outweighed my expectations.http://https://www.dropbox.com/s/ufqtkyn4lvvrrme/IMG_20200324_182441_725.jpg?dl=0

Congratulations, looks amazing! What tint is that, looks darker in the rear? (I got a White with Brescias too, I’m super keen to copy your tinting, looks mint!)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ben1987 on 30 May 2020, 19:53
(https://i.ibb.co/Gkf3bm6/EE45-AACC-343-B-4940-8-F16-640-FE993-DC7-F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/L6Dh2KF)

I actually picked it up back in September and yes I know it’s the fuel of Satan but due to my annual millage I had to get a diesel. It came with the wheels, Atlantic blue paint, lane assist, dynaudio, keyless, traffic sign recognition and full beam assist. I absolutely love it.
So far I’ve had the rears tinted and had the sills and rear bumper wrapped.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Al1040 on 31 May 2020, 10:52
looking good, welcome to a fellow 'oil' burner :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Vaporise on 17 June 2020, 14:27
Hi all, long time lurker, happy to join the forum :-) Picked up my 2nd GTI PP not long ago, she says hello (not sure she's too happy about the wind deflectors but I had them lying around so on they went). A bit short of fully loaded, but she's got Dynaudio, lighting pack, park assist, keyless, Discover pro, leather, and some nice Austins which I immediately kerbed, d'oh. Really hate diamond cut wide/flat spokes, but they do look nice...

(https://i.imgur.com/sTjiGkh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gZrFNdb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wff3VEM.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 19 June 2020, 08:14
Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: pixelcellar on 22 June 2020, 19:22
Been a long time coming this post!! Took delivery last week and have spent the time in-between gettting the Brescia's put on (came with the stock Parkers which I may use for Winter wheels) and getting it detailed by Matt at OffYourMarks who did an amazing job giving it a glorious ceramic coat as well as a few other niceties like the wheel hub rust protection.

Really pleased with it, looking to fit a rear diffuser as the gap between the exhaust tips looks a little bare and in need of being filled in, job for another day once I've changed the floor lights and door protectors, may even spring for some mats!

(https://i.postimg.cc/cJsdhQyf/IMG-4272.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zycmXHff)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Vaporise on 22 June 2020, 19:26
Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:

Indeed it is! Donated by a friend. Not sure about the positioning, but I thought it would be like a little homage to the mk3 (I think). Might move it next to the GTI badge (first world problems...)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Vaporise on 22 June 2020, 19:29
Been a long time coming this post!! Took delivery last week and have spent the time in-between gettting the Brescia's put on (came with the stock Parkers which I may use for Winter wheels) and getting it detailed by Matt at OffYourMarks who did an amazing job giving it a glorious ceramic coat as well as a few other niceties like the wheel hub rust protection.

Really pleased with it, looking to fit a rear diffuser as the gap between the exhaust tips looks a little bare and in need of being filled in, job for another day once I've changed the floor lights and door protectors, may even spring for some mats!

[img width=736 height=414]https://i.postimg.cc/cJsdhQyf/IMG-4272.jpg[img] (https://postimg.cc/zycmXHff)

Congratulations! I need to ceramic coat mine... keep putting it off. I'd be interested to see what rear diffuser you go for, most of the ones I've seen look a little too aggressive (for me anyway), looking like they've come right off a DTM racer!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 June 2020, 11:50
Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:

Indeed it is! Donated by a friend. Not sure about the positioning, but I thought it would be like a little homage to the mk3 (I think). Might move it next to the GTI badge (first world problems...)

Personally I'm not a fan but that's what makes cars great as you can personalise it to your own taste. Less is more for me and badges that weren't there to start with IMO shouldn't be there! I think you might be thinking of the Mk2 as Mk3 GTI's are generally best forgotten!

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ramrod on 27 June 2020, 02:58
Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:

Indeed it is! Donated by a friend. Not sure about the positioning, but I thought it would be like a little homage to the mk3 (I think). Might move it next to the GTI badge (first world problems...)

Personally I'm not a fan but that's what makes cars great as you can personalise it to your own taste. Less is more for me and badges that weren't there to start with IMO shouldn't be there! I think you might be thinking of the Mk2 as Mk3 GTI's are generally best forgotten!

my mk3 16v anni has been my daily driver for the last 10yrs currently on 199,940 miles...anyway im here bcos im looking to buy a mk7 but there is no way i would put a 16v badge on it ffs i bet he drinks snakebite too
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: owthlitt on 28 June 2020, 16:07
So I've finally picked up my MY20 PP in Isaac Blue with Brescias, DCC, Dynaudio, and Climate windscreen!

Picked it up yesterday from the dealership and loving the way it drives...

(https://imgur.com/2wvmEoL.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/0E8KiUs.jpg)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 28 June 2020, 16:31
Looks great owthlitt, enjoy!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Vaporise on 29 June 2020, 13:38
Nice... but is that a 16v badge?!! Very 90s :shocked:

Indeed it is! Donated by a friend. Not sure about the positioning, but I thought it would be like a little homage to the mk3 (I think). Might move it next to the GTI badge (first world problems...)

Personally I'm not a fan but that's what makes cars great as you can personalise it to your own taste. Less is more for me and badges that weren't there to start with IMO shouldn't be there! I think you might be thinking of the Mk2 as Mk3 GTI's are generally best forgotten!

my mk3 16v anni has been my daily driver for the last 10yrs currently on 199,940 miles...anyway im here bcos im looking to buy a mk7 but there is no way i would put a 16v badge on it ffs i bet he drinks snakebite too

Haven't drank snakebite since uni ;)

I've taken the badge off anyway, it was just messing around to see how it'd look, but I never quite liked it anyway.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ben1987 on 29 June 2020, 22:09
So I've finally picked up my MY20 PP in Isaac Blue with Brescias, DCC, Dynaudio, and Climate windscreen!

Picked it up yesterday from the dealership and loving the way it drives...

(https://imgur.com/2wvmEoL.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/0E8KiUs.jpg)

Looks belting mate, great options too.
It’s not a car that, it’s pornography.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: skippy on 29 June 2020, 22:25
Looks fantastic! `enjoy! From a fellow Isaac Blue owner!  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hehfu on 21 July 2020, 10:54
First GTI I've ever owned! I'm sure you've all seen plenty of stock pure white ones before but I love it. 2015 performance pack DSG model. It's made me enjoy driving again! Now all I need to do is stop curbing the alloys  :embarrassed:

(https://i.ibb.co/xCPFsdG/20200716-104922.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X2NY4Mp)
(https://i.ibb.co/mDCPdCj/IMG-20200715-WA0004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NV6Gf6v)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 21 July 2020, 10:57
Very smart looking :smiley:. I kerbed a wheel on my current car the day after I got it!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Pretzel on 21 July 2020, 22:29
I thought the rule was that any kerbed wheels were always the result of ones partner borrowing the car.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 22 July 2020, 09:39
I thought the rule was that any kerbed wheels were always the result of ones partner borrowing the car.

I thought that was speeding fines? :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hehfu on 22 July 2020, 10:44
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 July 2020, 12:28
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz/20200725-170952.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V/IMG-20200722-WA0002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V)

Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 29 July 2020, 12:43
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.

Looks great :cool:. Hopefully that long wait is a distant memory now.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: kmpowell on 29 July 2020, 12:44
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz/20200725-170952.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V/IMG-20200722-WA0002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V)
Looks great on the Belvederes. IMO, so much nicer than the Reif's. :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: king monkey on 29 July 2020, 12:55
The TCR just looks so good! Congratulations.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 July 2020, 15:06
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.

Looks great :cool:. Hopefully that long wait is a distant memory now.
yes here's hoping 👍
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 July 2020, 15:07
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz/20200725-170952.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V/IMG-20200722-WA0002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V)
Looks great on the Belvederes. IMO, so much nicer than the Reif's. :cool:
I do like the Reifnitz but the fact the Belvederes are lightweight just didn't make sense paying the extra for them.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 29 July 2020, 15:08
The TCR just looks so good! Congratulations.
Cheers 👍
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: clarky92 on 29 July 2020, 15:17
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz/20200725-170952.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V/IMG-20200722-WA0002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V)

Love it  :grin:

You sticking with the belvedere's?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 July 2020, 21:19
Picked this up last Wednesday, straight to detailers and getting it back tonight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz/20200725-170952.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXL5mFQz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V/IMG-20200722-WA0002.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4m7CmF1V)

Love it  :grin:

You sticking with the belvedere's?
yes, I've got two sets  :grin:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DanDuda48 on 31 July 2020, 00:16
Did the new Belvedere come with Bridgestone Potenza S001?
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: vapourtee on 10 October 2020, 17:21
Hi all. Here's my manual Mk7.5 2017 3 door PP in Tungsten silver I picked up a few weeks ago. It replaced by my 2014 carbon grey 5 door PP. I just had to go 3 door as there won't be one with the Mk8 GTi  Very pleased!

....and yes, the Parker/ Milton alloys have grown on me. Was considering putting some Austin's on....

(https://i.postimg.cc/BnWy5nyD/20200919-185210.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHQqddbh)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fLbd9HLq/20200919-174141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy9tw5jj)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VN05MdPM/20200919-174123.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKZsG1H4)
(https://i.postimg.cc/kXvNHYZG/20200919-174154-edit.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vcD6ghGw)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 10 October 2020, 17:46
Looks great! I still prefer a 3 door too :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: king monkey on 10 October 2020, 17:50
Stunning gti that vapourtee. Great work!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: vapourtee on 10 October 2020, 18:22
Cheers guys! :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Yusee on 10 October 2020, 22:41
Vapourtee, some very nice pics of a very nice car.
I think that's the first 3dr tungsten I've seen, the parkers seem to suit it.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Exonian on 10 October 2020, 23:07
vapourtee, love the colour, love the classic three door body shell and love the fact it has a proper gearbox!

Oh, and I actually quite like the wheels too, especially with that colour combo.
:afro:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: vapourtee on 11 October 2020, 16:57
Thanks! I was hoping for Reflex silver, but that was stopped with the 7.5, I think Tungsten silver does work with the 3 door really well. I may get a set of Belvedere/ Clubsport S alloys, but the price is pretty steep! I think I'll stick!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Yusee on 11 October 2020, 20:22
Thanks! I was hoping for Reflex silver, but that was stopped with the 7.5, I think Reflex silver does work with the 3 door really well. I may get a set of Belvedere/ Clubsport S alloys, but the price is pretty steep! I think I'll stick!

I wouldn't change a thing if I were you. It's a classic look Golf GTI- 3dr, tartan, manual, and subtle alloys- which somehow suit the colour/style better than any I've seen.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 October 2020, 20:14
Hi all. Here's my manual Mk7.5 2017 3 door PP in Tungsten silver I picked up a few weeks ago. It replaced by my 2014 carbon grey 5 door PP. I just had to go 3 door as there won't be one with the Mk8 GTi  Very pleased!

....and yes, the Parker/ Milton alloys have grown on me. Was considering putting some Austin's on....


(https://i.postimg.cc/fLbd9HLq/20200919-174141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy9tw5jj)


Very nice, do miss my Tungsten! Such a good colour for the GTI :cool:

And no, definitely don't ruin it and put Austin's on!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!! 2018 Golf GTI PP
Post by: mbirtchnell on 20 November 2020, 15:48
Hi,

I recently picked up my 2018 Golf GTI PP. Really enjoying the car right now but I do have some plans for some new wheels, exhaust and remap.

See below link for my car after my detailer had polished the car and then ceramic coated it.

https://imgur.com/a/Sc8Ioys
Title: Re: New Arrivals!! 2018 Golf GTI PP
Post by: king monkey on 24 November 2020, 20:27
Hi,

I recently picked up my 2018 Golf GTI PP. Really enjoying the car right now but I do have some plans for some new wheels, exhaust and remap.

See below link for my car after my detailer had polished the car and then ceramic coated it.

https://imgur.com/a/Sc8Ioys

Looks mean! Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: colsay on 27 November 2020, 17:33
I have had my 2019 GTI P/P DSG for over a year now so thought it about time to join the forum. I am thoroughly enjoying it. The last GTI I owned was back in 1990 (bit of an age giveaway!) and have had all manner of cars since but it is great to have a "fun" car again. I will attempt to post a photo. Unfortunately I need some help on this as I only seem able to be able to enter a link to postimg.cc. It would be preferable to get an actual photo below rather than a link.

https://i.postimg.cc/dtWDvtL7/ECA3-C17-E-7-C49-4-B41-AECD-901-DF368-A337.jpg
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 27 November 2020, 18:30
You need to paste the 'hotlink for forums' code into your post :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: colsay on 27 November 2020, 21:20
Here we go! Thank you.
A "basic" GTI but apart from performance pack has reversing camera(very useful) and keyless entry (wish it hadn't).
(https://i.postimg.cc/dtWDvtL7/ECA3-C17-E-7-C49-4-B41-AECD-901-DF368-A337.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4m9XQGvZ)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: SRGTD on 27 November 2020, 21:37
Here we go! Thank you.
A "basic" GTI but apart from performance pack has reversing camera(very useful) and keyless entry (wish it hadn't).

If you’re worried about potential security risks with keyless, you should be able to temporarily disable it when yo lock the car on a 2019 GTI.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 28 November 2020, 06:28
Here we go! Thank you.
A "basic" GTI but apart from performance pack has reversing camera(very useful) and keyless entry (wish it hadn't).

If you’re worried about potential security risks with keyless, you should be able to temporarily disable it when yo lock the car on a 2019 GTI.

Very smart colsay :smiley: And the above from SR, I do this whenever I lock the car at home, nice and easy.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Maximusbiggus on 06 December 2020, 21:56
Hey guys!

I've been lurking around this forum since I picked my baby up in February this year just before lockdown!  She's a 2017 7.5 GTI in Tungsten Silver (amazing colour!). Came with DSG and Tech Pack. I'd have like the PP but there were literally none available in Ireland at the time.

It's my first Golf, never mind GTI. I've had plenty of cars over the years from a 2 door STi Impreza, to a Polo, a Passat, Passat CC, Audi A7 and last car before the GTI was a brand new Peugeot 3008 GT Line 1.5 diesel. I went from the A7 to the 3008 (trying to be sensible) and hated it!! Sold it 6 months later at a massive loss and picked up the GTI. Best move yet!!! 😁

I love everything about the GTI so far. I miss the AWD of the A7 but I didn't want an R.

I've read more post here than I care to admit but you guys are a collective wealth of information. I've taken plenty of tips and advice over the past number of months so thanks for that.

I hope to contribute over the next while now that I've my first post out or the way.

I'm trying to share images but not familiar with the format so hopefully it works.

(https://i.postimg.cc/PC4J0rck/20200330-074944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PC4J0rck)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tZ1g1dgX/20200307-184416.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tZ1g1dgX)

Till later,

Maximus
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 07 December 2020, 07:10
Hi there, looks great! When you post an image, paste the hotlink for forums code and you'll get a full size image like this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/9f39RDYz/20200330-074944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PC4J0rck)

 :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Maximusbiggus on 07 December 2020, 16:00
Hi Watts,

Thanks for that, I'll try it again next time. I don't think I've posted any images to forums since Photobucket stopped working.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 17 December 2020, 10:13
Hi Watts,

Thanks for that, I'll try it again next time. I don't think I've posted any images to forums since Photobucket stopped working.

Best colour for a GTI  :cool:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: clive on 22 December 2020, 16:12
Hi folks,

Here's my mk7.5 DSG just before I picked it up early in 2020:
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg2rVTM9/4602679c-1e5b-4122-ad14-eb8df8bfde9e.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJQ8kSnY)

I have some VW history having previously owned a steel grey mk5 GTI (DSG) and a tornado red mk7 GTD (manual). The latest addition is unmodified but after a year i'm starting to get the itch :)

I like the parkers (although I see they aren't to everyone's taste) but having noticed how much the rear is tucked in a set of 19s (or spacers) may be on the cards.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTIGeordie on 30 December 2020, 16:20
Hi folks,

Here's my mk7.5 DSG just before I picked it up early in 2020:
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg2rVTM9/4602679c-1e5b-4122-ad14-eb8df8bfde9e.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJQ8kSnY)

I have some VW history having previously owned a steel grey mk5 GTI (DSG) and a tornado red mk7 GTD (manual). The latest addition is unmodified but after a year i'm starting to get the itch :)

I like the parkers (although I see they aren't to everyone's taste) but having noticed how much the rear is tucked in a set of 19s (or spacers) may be on the cards.

Hi @Clive

Nice colour! Agreed on the Parkers, they are way too far into the arches, looking for spacers myself
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTIGeordie on 30 December 2020, 16:28
Hi all,

Had my manual PP GTI since March 2019 but new to this forum  :smiley:
Miss-priced as a 2018 model so got a pretty hefty discount!

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYPywN2Z/20201230-162359.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNxxxCdF)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: king monkey on 01 January 2021, 17:52
Hi all,

Had my manual PP GTI since March 2019 but new to this forum  :smiley:
Miss-priced as a 2018 model so got a pretty hefty discount!

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYPywN2Z/20201230-162359.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PNxxxCdF)

Looks brilliant that. Congratulations!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: GTIGeordie on 01 January 2021, 23:37
Hi all,

Had my manual PP GTI since March 2019 but new to this forum  :smiley:
Miss-priced as a 2018 model so got a pretty hefty discount!


Looks brilliant that. Congratulations!

Cheers! Regret not going for some paint protection early on, she will definitely be with me for many years to come.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rtg1200 on 10 March 2021, 13:14
Hi everyone just introducing after lurking for a while and collecting our 2015 gti on monday, Rob from Bolton cheers
(https://i.postimg.cc/prx5sRYq/20210308-175908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyfBvKrm)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 10 March 2021, 18:08
Congratulations Rob, looks great! I love TR :smiley: Welcome to the forum.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: king monkey on 14 March 2021, 12:11
Hi everyone just introducing after lurking for a while and collecting our 2015 gti on monday, Rob from Bolton cheers
(https://i.postimg.cc/prx5sRYq/20210308-175908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyfBvKrm)

I’m not far from you Rob. Looking good!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: rtg1200 on 14 March 2021, 21:33
Hi everyone just introducing after lurking for a while and collecting our 2015 gti on monday, Rob from Bolton cheers
(https://i.postimg.cc/prx5sRYq/20210308-175908.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyfBvKrm)

I’m not far from you Rob. Looking good!

Cheers, just under a week with it now and loving it
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: zorro on 30 March 2021, 11:37
Not really new, in fact it appears i joined about 15 years ago when i had a VR6  :grin:
Just re-logged back on as not long had a 14 plate GTI PP

Chris
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 30 March 2021, 12:29
Not really new, in fact it appears i joined about 15 years ago when i had a VR6  :grin:
Just re-logged back on as not long had a 14 plate GTI PP

Chris

Welcome back  :smiley:

Time to update your sig 👍
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ninjamoth on 30 March 2021, 18:31
Hi all

I’m on my 3rd gti. I had a mk2 8v in 1994 and another one in 1996. Now a 2014 mk7 pp in tornado red.

Michael
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Sean7.5 on 06 July 2021, 17:44
Hello all, I have been lurking for a while but have finally got my ass into gear and registered. I have a met grey my 7.5 5 dr gti manual. Currently 20k miles and standard apart from a set of Michy Pilot sports.
I will get some pics up as soon as I can get tapatalk working.
Sean
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DC. on 13 August 2021, 06:07
Hi, all. New on here but have heard good things about the forum in the past.

2015 Mk7 GTI PP is what brings me here. NI based.

(https://i.postimg.cc/kG55Q7J6/632258-CC-7-FD4-491-A-BAC1-3390-FD59459-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9RssGWh)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sXsx2pbJ/63-E69-BE9-FD28-40-F4-BCD0-AE704783-B06-C.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1vpSVq1)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: joe6 on 13 August 2021, 08:51
Welcome DC. Car looks great. Hope you enjoy it. I have been on the forum a few years and found it very useful for the niggles that crop up and info on mods that folks have done. Recently bought a mk 7.5 and enjoying mine.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: DC. on 13 August 2021, 10:19
Welcome DC. Car looks great. Hope you enjoy it. I have been on the forum a few years and found it very useful for the niggles that crop up and info on mods that folks have done. Recently bought a mk 7.5 and enjoying mine.

Thank you
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ROF1984 on 27 August 2021, 22:52
Hi guys. New to post here but have been following the forum since i picked this up 2 years now. Some great information being shared here and I've found brilliant so thanks all, hopefully I can start contributing.

What can I say......the GTI been a joy to drive and I have had no issues except for the dreaded customary driver's side wing mirror glass fall out (and smash!!)

2016 Mk7 GTI PP Manual. ROI based.
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMmgKYRy/IMG-20210510-WA0019.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/626sPkjw)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: ChrisMidas on 20 November 2021, 20:49
Hi there!

I’m new to the world of GTI. Picked up my 2018 Mk7.5 PP in June this year after spending 18 months or so looking for “the one”. Very happy with what I’ve got but I’m here for help & advice on ways to improve what’s already the best car I’ve ever owned!

Thanks for having me
(https://i.postimg.cc/pLT7SJ3D/000-B6-AEE-660-D-46-E6-85-C2-DE1-FC760-F933.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xcwtJMfC)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Scott-CS40 on 14 March 2022, 21:44
Hi All,

After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40

(https://i.postimg.cc/nVsGCrJh/225427-C6-4701-4-D9-D-B192-CDDFDA16698-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3rgQJvs)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: zainahmed48 on 14 March 2022, 21:55
Hi All,

After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40

(https://i.postimg.cc/nVsGCrJh/225427-C6-4701-4-D9-D-B192-CDDFDA16698-D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3rgQJvs)

That looks awesome mate congratulations! Will drop a follow now, I’m @zain.gti
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: marley on 16 March 2022, 11:14
I picked this up a couple of weeks ago, Had too travel 4 and a bit hours to get it though! I did have a Tornado Red Manual, for a few months before this...but wanted an auto..so this looked like a good deal! It wasnt clean enough for me on picking  it up. so I got it detailed a few days later, the pics were taken then.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Zn1Y0rsQ/golf-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)





(https://i.postimg.cc/DwQfy4rC/golf-3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4xG75gwS/golf-4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: P_D15LEY on 17 March 2022, 11:53
New to the Mk 7 forum but not new to the GTi forum
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMN2mnvB/PXL-20220317-114114293.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xqCfGV72)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: 245PS on 22 March 2022, 15:46
Hi All,

After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40


Nice one, I've been on the lookout too and saw this car a week or so ago. Then I saw it had sold! I dealt with Ed previously, he had so much time for me even though he knew I couldn't afford the RS3 he had for sale at the time. Granted he almost swayed me, but even after I declined he still humored me. So yeah great guy, and congrats to you for buying an awesome car from him.

I've just bought my Edition 40  - it was delivered yesterday. It's clean, but not clean clean. When it is, I'll post it up. Thrilled with it so far. Excited by the £600 2 year warranty and service deal too!! Just waiting on a call back from Eastbourne VW.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: VW_Golf_nut on 22 March 2022, 18:56
Hi All,

After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40


Nice one, I've been on the lookout too and saw this car a week or so ago. Then I saw it had sold! I dealt with Ed previously, he had so much time for me even though he knew I couldn't afford the RS3 he had for sale at the time. Granted he almost swayed me, but even after I declined he still humored me. So yeah great guy, and congrats to you for buying an awesome car from him.

I've just bought my Edition 40  - it was delivered yesterday. It's clean, but not clean clean. When it is, I'll post it up. Thrilled with it so far. Excited by the £600 2 year warranty and service deal too!! Just waiting on a call back from Eastbourne VW.

+1 for Ed@APS here, a gentleman, customer service is second to none, I've sold 2 of my cars to him now. He has a lovely CSS in at the moment,  would take it if I had the cash!!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Scott-CS40 on 22 March 2022, 20:54
Hi All,

After many years of promising myself a Golf GTI I finally managed to align everything between family, money, time etc and get myself a GTI.
I wanted something a little special to have as a keeper and managed to find this after 3-4months of searching. I can’t recommend APS highly enough, Ed was super helpful.
I’ve started an Instagram page to record our time together and to share the highlights: gti_clubsport40


Nice one, I've been on the lookout too and saw this car a week or so ago. Then I saw it had sold! I dealt with Ed previously, he had so much time for me even though he knew I couldn't afford the RS3 he had for sale at the time. Granted he almost swayed me, but even after I declined he still humored me. So yeah great guy, and congrats to you for buying an awesome car from him.

I've just bought my Edition 40  - it was delivered yesterday. It's clean, but not clean clean. When it is, I'll post it up. Thrilled with it so far. Excited by the £600 2 year warranty and service deal too!! Just waiting on a call back from Eastbourne VW.


Hopefully you can get the car to your specification soon and get some pictures up.
There are fantastic cars as so useable on a daily basis but so much fun when needed 😀
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: danny17boy on 05 April 2022, 19:18
It’s so nice to be finally in a VW golf GTI forum!

I’ve owned bangers all my life and have now upgraded to a luscious car I can take pride in and enjoy.
Meet my GTI 7.5PP DSG in a beautiful Atlantic blue. I don’t normally like the colours blue and red together but I saw this specimen the other day and thought, I need that in my life. So I set out on a mission to find the same car that I could own. Lone behold… I now own one  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq37W488/BD586658-20-FC-4-DF5-A215-091143-DAD597.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47LTbCj7)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 05 April 2022, 21:05
It’s so nice to be finally in a VW golf GTI forum!

I’ve owned bangers all my life and have now upgraded to a luscious car I can take pride in and enjoy.
Meet my GTI 7.5PP DSG in a beautiful Atlantic blue. I don’t normally like the colours blue and red together but I saw this specimen the other day and thought, I need that in my life. So I set out on a mission to find the same car that I could own. Lone behold… I now own one  :grin:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Xq37W488/BD586658-20-FC-4-DF5-A215-091143-DAD597.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/47LTbCj7)

Congratulations! And welcome to the forum :smiley: Drive and enjoy!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: joe6 on 06 April 2022, 09:20
Welcome, looks really good in blue.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jc_tattooer_ on 14 March 2023, 23:24
Evening guys!

Picked up my first Gti today, had loads of veedub stuff over the years, mostly diesels but now I’ve gotten myself a 7.5 Gti with dsg…. Can’t wait to get some miles done in it! Not been on a forum for many years, so I’ll have a good read on the whole lot!
(https://i.postimg.cc/4yfjJDLQ/E70-E5-C49-F6-D8-4-F24-B149-7-B26616-A0-AD8.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Guzzle on 16 March 2023, 19:14
Welcome  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: jc_tattooer_ on 19 March 2023, 16:54
Thanks, looking forward to meeting you all properly at some meets
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: lessers on 08 May 2023, 09:45
jc_tattooer_
Exactly the same as mine but mine is manual same colour tho, gets dirty quick lol... I gave it its first blat the other day after gaining confidence up and was very surprised with the performance, it made me smile loads, we have a road locally called the mad mile where most petrol heads run up and down, straight road, so good visually far ahead.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: PAS on 05 July 2023, 09:15
Picked up a 2017 7.5 PP DSG about a month ago, only done just over 10k miles. Came from an LCI X3 M40i, which due to working from home was not being used all that much, as I had a biggish deposit in it I decided to take most of that back and get something which for me is a little more rounded. I never felt connected to the M40i, it was all about the engine and tech, both are incredible but the GTi has so far reacquainted me with the enjoyment of driving :)

Sooo...it has Austin wheels, when I went to look at the car the garage had this one and a 7, they both had wheel refurbs and they mixed up the cars putting the wheels back on. The salesman had no clue until I pointed it out. Ultimately the Austin's are wearing PS4's with decent tread and personally I prefer the look of them to Parker's. When the car was brand new it came with optioned Seville's, god knows what happened to them but after some online picture comparisons I am still happy with the Austin's.

My owners manual didn't have the data sticker and couldn't locate it in the boot area etc, finally got a confirmation of original factory options from VW CS..

Atlantic Blue
Seville wheels
DCC
Climate windscreen
Lane assist plus/Dynamic light assist

Dynaudio & pan roof would have been nice, but hey its all about the driving :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Dy855m3Y/GTi1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdPjkf6j)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cC67Dk28/GTi2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9bQr2HH)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: willni on 05 July 2023, 10:34
Atlantic Blue
Seville wheels
DCC
Climate windscreen
Lane assist plus/Dynamic light assist

Dynaudio & pan roof would have been nice, but hey its all about the driving :)


(https://i.postimg.cc/Dy855m3Y/GTi1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VdPjkf6j)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cC67Dk28/GTi2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9bQr2HH)

Welcome! That's a lovely spec, I'd have happily traded Dynaudio for the dynamic light assist! But if you do feel the audio is lacking there are factory accessories in the form of the VW Helix Sub (by Audiotec Fischer) and digital sound processor that really improve the audio.

I'm sure you're not missing the fuel bill on the M40i, we had a M340i as a loan car and although not bad on fuel by any means the GTI's just sips it in comparison.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: PAS on 05 July 2023, 11:18
Welcome! That's a lovely spec, I'd have happily traded Dynaudio for the dynamic light assist! But if you do feel the audio is lacking there are factory accessories in the form of the VW Helix Sub (by Audiotec Fischer) and digital sound processor that really improve the audio.

I'm sure you're not missing the fuel bill on the M40i, we had a M340i as a loan car and although not bad on fuel by any means the GTI's just sips it in comparison.

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Thank-you willni. Yes have seen the Helix sub, thinking of getting it installed along with a reverse cam retrofit. Although having looked at your build I am thinking I need some Belvedere's and mudflaps :)

TBH the fuel on the M40i wasn't really a massive factor mainly due to low miles. When cruising the B58 was surprisingly efficient. Looking forward to seeing how it compares to the GTi over next few months. Steering feel and RFT on 21" wheels was probably the nail in the coffin for me, would have definitely changed to 20" non run flats if kept the car longer.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 05 July 2023, 14:39
Great colour and I think the Austins look good. Plus cheaper tyres and better ride, winner winner! Enjoy!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: KieranD79 on 15 November 2023, 10:12
Morning all,

Been meaning to post a few pics since picking up the new GTI, been a bit of a bumpy ride with various issues that I won't go into but generally happy with it.  Only thing missing from my wish list is Dynaudio, but I just couldn't find one in a colour I liked or without Jacara cloth seats... you can change sound systems, but colour and seat trim is a bit more difficult.

So here it is, 2019/69 Indium Grey, Arts Velour, 90% tints and Bressica's currently on 13k...


(https://i.postimg.cc/HsKfrDJJ/IMG20230929122328-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/C1F23w22/IMG20230929122339.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5t5GKXsv/IMG20230929122355-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBYZkXQg/IMG20230929122909.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cLnPY9YF/IMG20230929122924.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 15 November 2023, 17:25
Looks great! Some CS40 centre caps would perk it up a bit too along with an Audi 12v plug.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186014042994?hash=item2b4f4d0b72:g:hS4AAOSwR5pkx2gO&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwB8peq9CVd5j8XalGhq8P7zNcH4KF5G9HEHIuIF%2FEOBFR3DCWNklqwrVqA2D%2FcbIG2tSCiVHJePWD8dvweLL26cj4%2B%2FkRa0AB3sZcTBv7KJApvpMUZlDdfg%2Bq79J9eb0UetxTk2kJ%2BNdkGALILCVOrsMYXaFmdmEIyy15fazxkE%2BS7N%2Fo6CJX329OTp1YIkpqnlobWXeNfxsmqW9cFZRqhHMGUBlgVuTM9jM4hC1LGeyn3IkWmnfozcePDr326rOmQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8a8hsD6Yg

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175903038211?hash=item28f4a35b03:g:1ZQAAOSwNcRd5mmU&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0PKEqgB3kUrDDptASkT2KY68bkiRRamtUuFi9IiI%2Fr%2B2qJrYg1IhGs86aejxWNpwqOAGD8CTJKQhzNiMv7PNb84wzYrBAeDQaW9zvdVzC8UhdFSQLJkAJA%2B73Dc9ttrRLfDSW1n4RNPjy3eFD2bB0uplsrC927N76rxFUvfGi%2B4DITiKtToM5BTc%2B95i2P6lJ9pf9e0YX4mmatqwWwPfaAax5E9fbDhTta44pL%2FVB5%2Bs5KrySzHv7f%2FxPIzeuLpAORFkdmNj%2FYDUM1ed%2BpzILnk%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9yAlMD6Yg

Not recommending those sellers, just illustrating the parts.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Hazzaf96 on 11 December 2023, 21:26

(https://i.postimg.cc/d1c55TJH/PXL-20231210-101933870.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7CX16hG0)

Hello all,

New member to the forum picked up my car on Saturday after getting an absolutely blinding deal on it.

2014, Japanese import, 22k miles, Grade 4 on import. Pretty well specced but I'm debating changing the stereo, can anyone recommend a good stereo that will still maintain all functionality including the DCC settings? Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: BlueIslander on 11 February 2024, 19:21
Hi all

Just taken delivery of my Sept 2020 7.5PP in Grey.

Absolutely love it so far!


(https://i.postimg.cc/nrCzj57D/20240207-162041.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tnGy8BBq)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Adam T7 on 11 February 2024, 21:18
The choice of a discerning gent. Welcome.
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Starlet_gt on 05 March 2024, 16:55
Hi, bought my mk7.5 GTI a few weeks ago. First time I've owned a Golf. I've usually had Clio Sports or Cooper S'.

Love it so far. Have a few plans in the future but for now I'm trying to find an excuse to drive it all the time.


(https://i.postimg.cc/jjBt6wxh/20240219-144818.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1g0kszNg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/Wpwczfk8/20240219-144705.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/z3vcP7pH)
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 05 March 2024, 20:44
Congrats, looks great! Stunning views too :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Starlet_gt on 06 March 2024, 19:43
Congrats, looks great! Stunning views too :smiley:

Thank you. I'm fairly lucky as the black mountains are only around 15 miles from my house!
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Dobbs on 12 March 2024, 10:16
Good morning to you all.

I'm delighted to join the Mk7 GTI owners club having picked up my Mk7 yesterday.  It's a 66 plate in back and looks great.

Having traded in my Mk5 GTI last year I missed the GTI-experience and decided to say goodby to my Audi Q3, so happy to be back in a golf.

Quick questions - it's a 'Launch' edition, can anyone tell me about this spec?

Have a good day  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Arrivals!!
Post by: Watts on 12 March 2024, 11:04
Good morning to you all.

I'm delighted to join the Mk7 GTI owners club having picked up my Mk7 yesterday.  It's a 66 plate in back and looks great.

Having traded in my Mk5 GTI last year I missed the GTI-experience and decided to say goodby to my Audi Q3, so happy to be back in a golf.

Quick questions - it's a 'Launch' edition, can anyone tell me about this spec?

Have a good day  :smiley:

Have a read through this thread - https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=289914.0

The launch edition was in 2013 when the MK7 was, launched! So yours may be one of those that appears to have been incorrdctly registered by the dealer.

Anyway, regardless of that, congrats! A few pictures never goes amiss :smiley: