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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Mr_F on 23 August 2011, 14:51

Title: 1st September Arrival(s)......
Post by: Mr_F on 23 August 2011, 14:51: Yesterday I heard the new wheels is sitting in the dealers compound. Which is odd because about 4 hours prior I spotted a Trailer full of VW's heading south on the motorway toward the dealer, the passing speed was quite quick but for some reason I was drawn too it. I'll be practicing my Jedi Mind tricks on you all later! now pay attention!

Have now chosen my number plate too, out of a very boring selection. I looked into purchasing VW61 GTD but at just over £1k I think its a tad much.

Now all I need to do is choose a name, Blue Juice or Blue thunder are my fave's so far suggestion's welcome, the car looks exactly the same as the one on the shadow blue thread...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=195702.msg1841097;topicseen#msg1841097

Who else has a lucky / been waiting for a VW Stalk 1st September arrival?
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Post by: andykram on 23 August 2011, 16:34: It looks really nice fella. I do hope it's a good 'un.

We now need to set up a book at William Hills so we can all place a bet when your first problem arises.....!!!!! I'm going for before the end of September at Even money.
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Post by: Vman on 23 August 2011, 17:41: I was told my car would be here for 1st September delivery, but its now looking like the middle of Sept :sad:
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Post by: The Doc on 23 August 2011, 18:20: Nice one :smiley:

I mapped a very nice looking White '61 GTD last week, I just need to upload the photos :wink:
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Post by: Snoopy on 23 August 2011, 18:24: Welcome to the shadow blue club.

Quote from: Mr_F on 23 August 2011, 14:51
Have now chosen my number plate too, out of a very boring selection. I looked into purchasing VW61 GTD but at just over £1k I think its a tad much.
http://dvlaregistrations.direct.gov.uk
Direct from the DVLA all costs included that number is £815
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Post by: dean07 on 23 August 2011, 18:53: Mines built next monday. 23th Sept get mine . Not bad for a May order
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Post by: ajmoir36 on 23 August 2011, 20:05: Blue Steel
(http://bloatedpenguin.mikescottlew.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Zoolander_001.jpg)
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Post by: linc-dub on 26 August 2011, 21:10: My Carbon Grey 5dr GTD with Charlestone Shadows is sat waiting on its 61 plate to be unleashed onto the road next Thursday - I'm getting excited!
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Post by: The Doc on 27 August 2011, 06:24: Great colour mate, enjoy :wink:
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Post by: Mr_F on 29 August 2011, 22:57: Ha haaa Blue Steel, Like it, definate option thanks.

thanks for the DVLA link too, may look into it further....

Sorry for the delay, been up in Skye away form all the techno gadgetry. One last haul in the Audi!

Roll on Thursday........
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Post by: The Doc on 29 August 2011, 23:07: What did they give you for your A4 BTW?
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Post by: Mr_F on 30 August 2011, 20:23: 3k, I reckon I can get 4k private, why you interested in a purchase?!?!?!?!? Would save me a whole heap of trouble selling if you fancied it... :smiley:
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Post by: The Doc on 30 August 2011, 23:28: Quote from: Mr_F on 30 August 2011, 20:23
3k, I reckon I can get 4k private, why you interested in a purchase?!?!?!?!? Would save me a whole heap of trouble selling if you fancied it... :smiley:

Pm sent :wink:
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Post by: linc-dub on 01 September 2011, 08:03: Yeh - September 1st, 61 plate time has arrived!

Who's the first to pick theirs up this morning?

I'm collecting mine mid afternoon :grin:
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Post by: Mr_F on 01 September 2011, 14:29: Mine was 10am pickup.

Just driven into the office and given the boys a bit of a run. out of those 40 miles done this morning it's very VERY hard to not floor it and follow the breaking in credentials....its going to be a painful 1st few thousand miles...

GRINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :grin:
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Post by: MAW73 on 01 September 2011, 14:56: ^ congrat's on all those lucky people picking up there lovely new golfs today :wink:

You know the drill..... we want to see some pictures of your new motors :smiley:
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Post by: Mr_F on 01 September 2011, 15:33: photo, et voila....

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/The_nav/IMG_2644_modded.jpg)

More to come soon...
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Post by: MAW73 on 01 September 2011, 15:46: Looking good Mr_F :wink:
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Post by: The Doc on 01 September 2011, 15:47: Very good indeed, nice one :wink:
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Post by: Buck on 01 September 2011, 18:49: Nice one Mr_F

Slightly off at a tangent I came out of an B6 A4 (Avant) too - some things I miss, some things I don't.
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Post by: evo1986 on 01 September 2011, 19:03: I have to say one of the nicest cars we have supplied. Enjoy it
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Post by: Mr_F on 02 September 2011, 10:19: Thanks Lee , it would appear as though you gave it the kiss of death.

1 x VERY red oil pressure light is flashing, Roadside assist on the second day of ownership...sure it will just be software :laugh:

Oil level is on the max for the dipstick (Owners manual says check when at operating temperature...I find that odd in itself)
and the temperature was at 90 degrees (normal)

Bet its a bit of software or a loose cable.
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Post by: Snoopy on 02 September 2011, 12:09: Nice looking GTD :cool:
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Post by: Jimble on 02 September 2011, 13:44: Quote from: Mr_F on 02 September 2011, 10:19
Thanks Lee , it would appear as though you gave it the kiss of death.

1 x VERY red oil pressure light is flashing, Roadside assist on the second day of ownership...sure it will just be software :laugh:

Oil level is on the max for the dipstick (Owners manual says check when at operating temperature...I find that odd in itself)
and the temperature was at 90 degrees (normal)

Bet its a bit of software or a loose cable.

Very nice mate, nice wheel/colour combo! :cool: The oil light could be on because it's on max on the dipstick? ie overfilled.
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Post by: Mr_F on 02 September 2011, 13:54: Cheers Snoopy, looks really good on the back of the VW assistant truck too.

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/The_nav/IMG_2656.jpg)

Excuse my gf and the technician, they seem to be playing a weird drinking game of some kind. Hire car on the way.
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Post by: MAW73 on 02 September 2011, 14:14: Top man Mr_F..... at least your seeing the funny side of it.

This experience after only 1 days ownership is not the best advert in the world for VW :smiley:
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Post by: Steve30 on 02 September 2011, 14:49: WTF happened to your new pride and joy :shocked:
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Post by: MAW73 on 02 September 2011, 15:11: Quote from: Steve30 on 02 September 2011, 14:49
WTF happened to your new pride and joy :shocked:

Big red sodding oil light came on by the sounds of things
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Post by: Steve30 on 02 September 2011, 15:18: Quote from: MAW73 on 02 September 2011, 15:11
Quote from: Steve30 on 02 September 2011, 14:49
WTF happened to your new pride and joy :shocked:

Big red sodding oil light came on by the sounds of things

Not a new engine I hope ? :sad:
Title: Re: 1st September Arrival(s)......
Post by: Mr_F on 02 September 2011, 15:35: 1st of the 61 reg's picked up yesterday, driving home from the dealer on comes the red oil lamp, got home, looked it up, Holy Moly, should have stopped still on first instance. Technician says I would have obliterated the engine by now if it was genuine low pressure, but didn't want to say too much. From being VERY concerned over night I managed a good spot of internet reading, current options are

1) Software....the light wasn't on for my test drive before I signed it off, but was on after they looked at a flat tyre indicator fault.
2) lead not seated or bad connections
3) Over Full on oil

As I say it drove fine, engine temp was normal, dip stick says theirs plenty of oil.

The road side assist guy beamed my engine logs off to Wolfsburg, very nice chap.

Will wait to see what the combination of the dealer and Wolfy come back with.
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Post by: Mr_F on 02 September 2011, 16:21: NEWS FLASH: Oil Pressure switch has been ordered to be fitted first thing tomorrow
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Post by: Jimble on 02 September 2011, 19:59: Great news! At least it hasn't taken too long and you can get back to enjoying it. :smiley:
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Post by: Exonian on 03 September 2011, 04:37: Lovely looking GTD Mr_F, shame about the teething issues but I'm sure it'll all pan out well.
Title: Re: 1st September Arrival(s)......
Post by: Mr_F on 03 September 2011, 15:16: Thanks guys, thought you might all like to know it's back in my hands.

Don't expect many posts for a while, I shall mostly be out driving!

:laugh:
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Post by: Steve30 on 03 September 2011, 22:30: Quote from: Mr_F on 03 September 2011, 15:16
Thanks guys, thought you might all like to know it's back in my hands.

Don't expect many posts for a while, I shall mostly be out driving!

:laugh:

Take a drive over to Doc's :grin: enjoy great motor the GTD
Title: Re: 1st September Arrival(s)......
Post by: Mr_F on 06 September 2011, 11:33: 410 miles on the clock so far, no further red lights, thoroughly enjoying blasting past farm machinery and 40's cruisers on the country roads into work. Bring on full throttle after 1k miles.

Best feature to date: Xenons. Had three near collisions all when driving better than safe (had less without DRL's) and only one bout of the alarm going off....a Moth!